Mosquito-borne
Mosquito-borne Diseases
A Mosquito-borne disease refers to diseases transmitted by mosquitoes. These diseases can be caused by a variety of pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, and parasites.
Pronunciation
Mosquito-borne: /mɒˈskiːtoʊ bɔːrn/
Etymology
The term "mosquito-borne" is derived from the word "mosquito", which comes from the Spanish and Portuguese word for "little fly", and "borne", which is derived from the Old English "beran", meaning "to carry".
Related Terms
Types of Mosquito-borne Diseases
Malaria
Malaria is a mosquito-borne infectious disease caused by the Plasmodium parasite. It is transmitted to humans through the bite of the female Anopheles mosquito.
Dengue Fever
Dengue Fever is a mosquito-borne tropical disease caused by the dengue virus. It is transmitted by several species of mosquito within the genus Aedes.
Zika Virus
Zika Virus is a mosquito-borne disease caused by the Zika virus. It is primarily transmitted by the Aedes mosquito, the same mosquito that carries dengue fever and yellow fever.
Yellow Fever
Yellow Fever is a mosquito-borne viral disease. It is transmitted by the Aedes and Haemagogus species of mosquito.
West Nile Virus
West Nile Virus is a mosquito-borne zoonotic arbovirus. It is primarily transmitted by mosquitoes, particularly species in the Culex genus.
Prevention and Control
Prevention and control of mosquito-borne diseases involve measures to reduce mosquito populations and avoid bites, such as the use of insect repellent, bed nets, and elimination of mosquito breeding sites.
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