Key facts West Nile virus can cause a fatal neurological disease in humans. However, approximately 80% of people who are infected will not show any symptoms. West Nile virus is mainly transmitted to people through the bites of infected

The mosquito has very sensitive receptors, allowing to distinguish the human smell at a distance of up to 100 feet. The smell itself is one of the key indicators that helps mosquitoes identify their prey. There are up to 400

Chikungunya is a viral disease, transmitted by infected mosquitoes. It causes fever and severe joint pain. Chikungunya symptoms are similar to those of Zika and Dengue, so can be misdiagnosed in areas where they are common. There is neither vaccine

Mosquitoes are the deadliest animals in the world. No other bite kills more humans or endangers their life. A mosquito bite can spread diseases, including malaria, West Nile, Zika, chikungunya, encephalitis, dengue, yellow fever, and other diseases, resulting in deaths

Key facts Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. It is preventable and curable. In 2016, there were an estimated 216 million cases of malaria

Key facts Zika virus disease is caused by a virus transmitted primarily by Aedes mosquitoes, which bite during the day. Symptoms are generally mild and include fever, rash, conjunctivitis, muscle and joint pain, malaise or headache. Symptoms typically last