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The following are the life cycles of common mosquito-borne human diseases:
Dengue fever is caused by the dengue virus and is transmitted by the mosquito vector Aedes aegypti. It is found throughout the world in over 100 countries, and about 40% of the global population live in areas that are at risk for dengue. There are four virus strains that cause dengue, and the symptoms range from a mild childhood disease to the lethal Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever. In addition to the symptoms picture below, your capillaries become leaky, releasing fluid into the surrounding tissue.
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Malaria is caused by a plasmodium and is transmitted by mosquitoes in the genus Anopheles. About half of the world's population live in areas affected by malaria, and the disease cause almost 1 million deaths per year. Its symptoms include fever, chills, nausea, and, in severe cases, anemia. The following is the plasmodium's life cycle:
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West Nile Virus is transmitted by several mosquitoes in the genus Culex. It infects both birds and humans, increasing its potential range and number of hosts. Most people never realize they are infected, although a few, mostly older people experience severe symptoms.
