Diseases Spread By Mosquitoes: What You Need to Know

Diseases Spread By Mosquitoes

Mosquitos are as dangerous as they are annoying. While most of us lament the itching that comes with a mosquito bite, it isn’t the worst outcome that can come from these flying pests. In this post, we will identify some of the diseases spread by mosquitoes around the world. How Are Diseases Spread By Mosquitoes? The mosquito spreads various diseases …

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What Attracts Mosquitoes?

What attracts mosquitoes

Does it seem that mosquitoes can pick you out of a crowd to torment you? What is it about you that attracts more mosquitoes?  The reason that you might suffer from mosquito bites more frequently than those around you might be surprising. Read on to learn more about the mystery behind the mosquito’s selective ways. How do mosquitoes find their …

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Mosquito: The Deadliest Creature on Earth

mosquito

It only weighs 2 to 2.5 milligrams and yet is one of the deadliest creatures in the world.

The mosquito is a vector (agents that carries and transmits an infectious pathogen into another living organism) for some of the most deadly and debilitating diseases known to man. They spread diseases like malaria, dengue fever, yellow fever, encephalitis, chikungunya, West Nile virus and Zika. The mosquito is responsible for hundreds of thousands of deaths around the world every year.

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