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Two Viral Diseases Caused by Mosquito Bites - Biology

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Two viral diseases caused by mosquito bites 

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Solution

Dengu, Chikungunya.

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Chapter 8: Diseases and First Aid - Short Answer Questions [Page 80]

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Selina Concise Biology [English] Class 8 ICSE
Chapter 8 Diseases and First Aid
Short Answer Questions | Q 2.4 | Page 80

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