Mosquito-borne disease

A Mosquito-borne disease refers to illnesses transmitted by mosquitoes. These diseases can be caused by a variety of pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, and parasites.

Pronunciation

Mosquito-borne disease: /mɒˈskiːtoʊ bɔːrn diːˈziːz/

Etymology

The term "Mosquito-borne disease" is derived from the English words "mosquito", which comes from the Spanish word for "little fly", and "borne", which is derived from the Old English "beran", meaning "to carry". The term "disease" comes from the Old French "desaise", meaning "lack of ease".

Related Terms

Vector: An organism, typically a biting insect or tick, that transmits a disease or parasite from one animal or plant to another.
Pathogen: A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease.
Parasite: An organism that lives in or on an organism of another species (its host) and benefits by deriving nutrients at the other's expense.
Virus: A type of microscopic organism that can infect the cells of a biological organism.
Bacteria: A type of biological cell that can cause disease.

Diseases

Mosquito-borne diseases include, but are not limited to:

Malaria: A disease caused by a plasmodium parasite, transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes.
Dengue fever: A mosquito-borne tropical disease caused by the dengue virus.
Zika: A disease caused by Zika virus, primarily transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes.
West Nile virus: A disease most commonly spread to people by the bite of an infected mosquito.
Yellow fever: A viral disease of typically short duration, transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito.

Prevention and Control

Prevention and control of mosquito-borne diseases involve measures to reduce mosquito populations and to interrupt contact between mosquitoes and people. This can be achieved through a combination of approaches including vector control, health education, and improved housing and community sanitation.

External links

Medical encyclopedia article on Mosquito-borne disease
Wikipedia's article - Mosquito-borne disease

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