EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -Dengue is the most prevalent viral infection transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. More than 3.9 billion people in over 129 countries are at risk of contracting dengue, with an estimated 96 million symptomatic cases and an estimated 40, 000 deaths every year.

Detailed explanation-2: -In the U.S., the most common vector is the tick. Throughout the world, mosquitoes are the most common and transmit many deadly diseases. Other common vectors include fleas, filth flies, sandflies, midges, and lice. Rodents and birds also are capable of being vectors of disease.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lyme disease is the most commonly reported vector-borne illness in the United States, with an estimated 300, 000 infections occuring each year.

Detailed explanation-4: -Mosquitoes can carry diseases, including West Nile virus. The best way to avoid infection is to avoid being bitten.

Detailed explanation-5: -Malaria (protozoan): Anopheles species of mosquito. Lymphatic filariasis (nematode worm): Culex, Anopheles, Aedes species of mosquito. Dengue (virus): Aedes species of mosquito. Leishmaniasis (protozoan): mainly Phlebotomus species of sandfly. More items