Aedes aegypti

Mosquitoes are significant groups of arthropods that inhabit aquatic habitats. They are probably adverse arthropods, which transmits wide range of pathogens that cause drastic deadly diseases such as human malaria, dengue, filariasis, viral encephalitis (Leopoldo 2008). Zika virus, another mosquitoe borne infection was first reported in Brazil by Pan American Health Organization in 2015. After the identification, the Zika virus has

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention explains that “Zika is spread mostly by the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito. These are the same mosquitoes that spread dengue and chikungunya viruses” (2016). The first human cases of Zika were detected in 1952. Tropical Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands have been reported on Zika virus. World

transmission. The way this virus can be spread is through; mosquitos, mother to child, and during blood transfusions. The most common way the virus is spread is through mosquitos. The mosquito primarily responsible for transmitting this disease is the Aedes aegypti mosquito. The way it is transmitted is

“Christopher Columbus discovered the ‘New World’ and Europeans conquered the native lands with little resistance due to their superior weaponry.” These stories have been at the heart of the American education system for as long as American history existed. But this type of Eurocentric view does not provide the entire narrative for the events that occurred during the colonial era in the Greater Caribbean. Between Britain’s esteemed navy, France’s leadership, and Spain’s army, who would’ve guessed

Their results show that meteorological conditions are largely unsuitable for Aedes aegypt over the U.S during the winter from December to March, except in southern Florida and southern Texas were warm conditions where the mosquitoes can live year-round. Meteorological conditions are more suitable for Aedes aegypti across all fifty cities studied over the summer from July to September. Cities in Southern Florida and Southern Texas indicate the

spreading worldwide in the 18th and 19th centuries. It was during this time where commerce and the shipping industry were expanding and it was becoming more often that goods were being transported via ships. “Both the principal mosquito vector, Aedes aegypti, and the viruses responsible for Dengue Fever were spread via sailing ships . . . Mosquitos used the stored water on the ships as a breeding site and could maintain the transmission...” as stated by Duane J. Gubler on “Science Direct” on an article

and United Republic of Tanzania. Outbreaks of the virus was noticed in Africa, Asia and America. • Genre: Flavivirus • Vector: Aedes mosquitoes (that frequently bite in the morning and during late afternoon) • the reservoir is unknown What is Zika Virus? The disease (Zika) is caused by Zika virus that is extent to individuals primarily through an infected Aedes species mosquito bite. The most noticed indicators of Zika are fever, joint pain, rash and conjunctivitis (red eyes). The disease

such as Brazil. Dengue Fever has no vaccination and the only way to prevent is to avoid getting bit by a mosquito that carries the disease. The disease comes from a mosquito known as the Aedes aegypti (Halstead, 2008). Since the climate and amount of rainfall are two key factors in the reproduction of the Aedes aegypti global warming and climate change have been playing a role in the dengue fever cases ( Halstead, 2008). This is a struggle for people who live in lower income and over populated areas

The holiday season tends to attract Canadians to visiting warmer destinations in the hopes of escaping our frigid winter weather. These warmer destinations, like the Caribbean, have much to offer; with balmy tropical weather, hot beaches, ocean views, and plenty of sun. Unfortunately, along with the luxuries of these areas comes with the risk of an array of tropical diseases, such as dengue fever. The thought of contracting this illness is not ideal for the perfect winter getaway but is beginning

According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control, “every year more than 1.5 million people around the globe lose their lives due to mosquito-borne diseases” (2012). A mosquito is an insect which lives around the world, especially in tropical and subtropical countries. The mosquito has both positive and negative effects. As part of positive effects, larvae of mosquitoes are food for fish and dragonflies, and when mosquitoes consume nectar, they help the flowers to pollinate. On the other hand, mosquitoes