Multiple choice

Tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV) is associated with encephalitis. Which of the following acts as a vector for the transmission of Siberian subtype of this virus?

  1. Ixodes ricinus

  2. Ixodes canisuga

  3. Ixodes persulcatus

  4. Ixodes cornuatus

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Ixodes persulcatus is the vector for the transmission of Siberian subtype of TBEV.