Mosquitoes aren't just annoying ― they pose serious health risks, even to people in the U.S. In fact, the CDC calls the mosquito the 'world's deadliest animal.' Here is why. FOX13
"The meager, long-legged insect that annoys, bites, and leaves you with an itchy welt is not just a nuisance ― it's one of the world's most deadly," the CDC states on its website. "Spreading diseases such as malaria, dengue, West Nile, yellow fever, Zika, chikungunya, and lymphatic filariasis, the mosquito kills more people than any other creature in the world."
For example, in 2017 malaria killed 435,000 people around the world, according to the CDC, and millions more become sick each year. "The fear of being bitten by mosquitos should not keep you from going outside, it's just that you need to dress properly," Moreno-Madriñán said."Wear long sleeves, long pants if you're going to be outside for an extended period of time," Rehm said. "Use mosquito repellant. Get rid of standing water in your area."
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