Causes And Consequences Of Mosquitoes

In the article” When mosquitoes were killers in America” by Lauren Tarshis, there is evidence that discussed how mosquitoes were far more than a nuisance. The article talked about the symptoms of having malaria. Tarshis said,”Those who become sick get high fevers, bone - rattling chills, and painful muscle aches.” It must have been very painful for people in the olden days who had malaria. The current generation is very lucky because there are medicines that reduce pain. Malaria is a deadly disease caused by mosquitoes sucking blood and transferring the blood to another human's body. Tarshis talked about how many people die in a year due to mosquitoes. The article says” In this way, bite by itchy bite, 212 million people are infected with malaria

First isolated from a rhesus monkey in Uganda, the Zika virus (ZIK V) did not pose a serious global threat until recent outbreaks in 2007 on Yap Island in Micronesia and the current outbreak which began in 2013 in the French Polynesia. And, although the virus is transmitted via infected mosquitoes, studies indicate that the disease potentially can be transmitted sexually (Musso, D., Roche, C., Robin, E., Nhan, T., Teissier, A., and

Also known as the Zika virus, is now spreading into 2 species in many parts of Brazil. Researchers in Brazil have stated that out of 500 mosquitos, 450 mosquitos are contained with this insane virus we all call, “Zika Virus.” This disease is really shocking to the world since the Summer Olympic Games are happening and many countries, especially from the United States because most athletes are scared that they might bring home the virus and spread it in their nations or it's just painful to have it when you're in a country that is nowhere home.The reason why I picked this current events is that this virus has been going around for quite a while now and it's still amazing how a small mosquito can end up killing a person in many ways. It's also shocking when you hear an athlete who has a chance to win a gold medal for their country, but they are denying it because of their health issues and the future consequences that could happen. Remember that the Olympic is only every 4 years, so it has been a long time for them to train and not being able to go is a shame, but also its for their own health conditions, not what citizens want to see, a guy with a virus coming home. This “Zika Virus” has no end to it yet because there is no cure yet to be found and there has not been a human trail yet done to fix this

Pest Control Frisco Tx wants to help protect you and your family from the potential health problems associated with mosquitoes. There are several dangerous virus strains that are spread through mosquitoes including West Nile and Zika. You can reduce the chances of your family becoming sick from West Nile or Zika by protecting them from mosquito bites. These tips will give you the information you need to protect your family from mosquito bites while they are outdoors.

I have decided to discuss the article “Where's Zika Most Likely in the U.S.? The Answer May Surprise You” by Maggie Fox. There is a lot of concern in the news, throughout the healthcare industry, and the United States about Aedes aegypti mosquitoes and its’ role in the cause and symptoms of the Zika virus. Many factors play into an ideal climate for the mosquitoes. Heat, humidity, and heavy rains in the summertime will provide an ideal climate for them to thrive. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (2016), “Zika virus spreads to people primarily through mosquito bites. The most common symptoms of Zika virus disease are fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis (red eyes). The illness is usually mild with symptoms lasting from several days to a week. Severe disease requiring hospitalization is uncommon” (Zika virus, para. 1). However, the fear that there will be a major Zika virus outbreak here in the United States is unsubstantiated at this time. The CDC (2016) notes, “Outbreaks of Zika have occurred in areas of Africa, Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, and the

Beyond being annoying and leaving us with incessantly itchy bite marks, mosquitos come with more serious risks. Infected mosquitos carrying the West Nile virus can pass … Human cases of West Nile virus have been recorded since 2002. Last year alone, there were 104 cases, up from 80 cases in 2015 and 21 cases in 2014. Symptoms of West Nile virus can include fever, headaches, body aches, mild rash or swollen lymph glands but serious cases can lead to loss

Zika virus - little bites, big results. Everyone has been bitten by a mosquito at least once in their life and nobody likes it. But what’s worse is being bitten by an Aedis species mosquito infected with Zika. Even though it is is not expected to find the zika virus in New York, pesticides should still be sprayed for the safety and benefit of the residents here.

Mosquito-borne illnesses (MBI), transmitted through mosquito bites, are a major public health issue in Nicaragua and the Western Hemisphere. In January 2016, the World Health Department (WHO) reported

First, since scientists are discovering that insecticides are becoming less efficient in removing vast amount of mosquitoes, new methods such as introducing genetically modified mosquitoes are being implemented (13). Under the controversial RIDL program (Releasing of insects carrying dominant lethal genes) genetically modified mosquito vectors are released into the environment without the ability to replicate arboviruses (i.e. zika) (13). Research can be conducted to integrate this new GMO technology into the mathematical model to find its effect on the transmissibility and the R0 value. Additional research can be conducted to find the effects of a vaccine being discovered and mapping the optimal percentage of vaccinations required in a population for the Zika Virus to be non lethal. Although this is purely hypothetical, scientists are actively working to find cures and can soon become quite relevant. Finally, one can research an agent based Zika model in which the movement of humans and vectors is stochastic (random) which can, in turn, add to the precision and reliability of a model

Malaria is spread to people by the female Anopheles mosquito. Only Anopheles mosquitoes can transmit malaria. These mosquitos must have been infected through previous blood taken from an infected person. When a mosquito bites an infected person, a small amount of blood is taken and contains microscopic malaria parasites. (CDC, 2015) When the mosquito takes its next blood meal from another person a week later, the parasites will be injected. The malaria parasite is found in red blood cells of an infected person. It can be transmitted through an organ transplant, blood transfusion, or shared use of needles or syringes contaminated with blood. Malaria can also be transmitted from a mother to her unborn infant before or during delivery. This is known as congenital malaria. Malaria is not contagious in any way. It cannot be spread from person to person like a cold, and cannot be sexually transmitted. (CDC, 2015)

Until recently the Zika virus had only been found in Africa, South Asia, and Polynesia, but now the virus is being found in Central and South America (Lunau, "Zika: The New Global Health Terror”). This virus has been around since 1947 but the symptoms were mild and it was located in Africa, so research was pushed to the side and the virus was forgotten about (Lunau). In Brazil, mosquitoes have infected over four million people with Zika. This virus has rapidly evolved and pregnant women who have been bitten have given birth to babies with microcephaly – a birth defect that can result in serious developmental delays (Lanau). Since the virus was pushed to the side there are no tests and little information about Zika, which has caused mass confusion. Hotez the lead health expert on Ebola said that Zika is a pandemic on the upslope and while he was not worried about Ebola, he is very worried about Zika (Lunau). Since mosquitoes transmit the Zika virus there are no borders or restrictions that can stop the spread of Zika to multiple countries. The local governments response to this crisis is to kill the mosquitoes and to spread cautionary messages to women. This essay will discuss how the Zika epidemic intersects with the global issues of gender discrimination and environmental racism.

A mosquito is an organism of the family Culicidae. The females require a blood meal to develop eggs.

When you think of a dangerous animal, what do you see? Maybe a tiger, a lion, or even the fearsome serrated teeth of a great white shark. Well the animal I have in mind can fly at a whopping 1.5 miles an hour and suck your blood from its tiny mouth. Killing up to one million people per year, the most dangerous animal in the world is in fact the mosquito. Everyone can recall a negative memory associated with mosquitoes. Whether you were bitten in an awkward spot or became victim of a mosquito buffet, we can all agree mosquitoes are a nuisance. It’s important that we acknowledge the fact that, for the most part, we don’t have to worry about debilitating illnesses as a result of mosquito bites. In many developing countries all around the world, what we consider an annoying itch is often times a death sentence for weak, malnourished people. Spreading disease such as dengue fever, West Nile virus, yellow fever, and Malaria, mosquitoes are a vessel of disease that needs to be eradicated. While efforts to vaccinate and treat mosquito-borne illnesses have been developing in areas such as Africa, due to the poor third world state of most of these countries, vaccinating and treating everyone is a logistical nightmare. To truly end the suffering of millions of people worldwide, we must address the root of the problem.

Larvae are very tolerant to low nutrient sources, mainly feeding of organic particulate matter in the water. They go through 4 instars after which they turn into pupae. They do not eat during this stage and take 2 days to develop into adult mosquitos.

All these numbers are small in comparison with the deadliest creature in the world. According to World Health Organization, this creature is responsible for killing more than 1 million people every year. It is estimated that this creature kills one child every 30 seconds. The deadly bite of this creature can cause a myriad of diseases. It can cause encephalitis, filariasis, yellow fever, West Nile Virus, Chikungunya virus, Zika virus, malaria, and dengue fever. By now, you should know which deadly creature I’m talking about. That’s right, it’s the mosquito.