Tag: zika
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Aedes aegypti can transmit dengue, Zika, chikungunya & yellow fever: what makes that species such a good vector
Mosquitoes are considered to be the most dangerous group of animals in the world. Among them, Aedes aegypti is one of the most dangerous (if not the most dangerous). This small mosquito is the main spreader of dengue, Zika, chikungunya, and yellow fever. Scientists consider it a highly competent vector, meaning it’s very good at…