Mosquito Diseases Archives

Diseases Spread By Mosquitoes: What You Need to Know

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 …

Where will the world’s next Zika, West Nile or dengue virus come from?

After collecting data and comparing it with every known mammal and bird species on Earth, scientists from the University of California, Davis, have identified wildlife species that are the most likely to host flaviviruses such as Zika, West Nile, dengue and yellow fever. Flaviviruses are known to cause major epidemics and widespread illness and death throughout the world. The resulting …