Unseen Threat: How Mosquitoes are Spreading Deadly Diseases Across the World - Latest Statistics and News
Mosquitoes are one of the most common insects that are found almost everywhere in the world. These pesky bugs can not only ruin a peaceful evening in the garden but also pose a serious health threat as they are known to transmit various diseases.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), mosquitoes are responsible for spreading diseases that cause millions of deaths every year worldwide. In this essay, we will discuss how mosquitoes can transmit disease, provide relevant statistics, and explore real-time news related to mosquito-borne illnesses.
Mosquitoes transmit disease by acting as carriers for various viruses and parasites. When a mosquito bites an infected person or animal, it picks up the virus or parasite in its blood. The virus or parasite then replicates inside the mosquito and when it bites another person or animal, the virus or parasite is transmitted through its saliva. The most common mosquito-borne illnesses include Malaria, Dengue fever, Zika virus, West Nile virus, and Yellow fever.
Malaria is the deadliest mosquito-borne illness, causing an estimated 400,000 deaths each year, mostly in Africa. In 2020, there were estimated 229 million cases of malaria globally, with Africa accounting for 94% of all malaria cases and deaths.
Dengue fever is another mosquito-borne illness that has seen a significant increase in cases in recent years. According to the WHO, there were over 3.3 million reported cases of dengue fever in the Americas in 2019, with Brazil accounting for 2.2 million of these cases.
Zika virus, which gained global attention in 2015-2016, is also transmitted by mosquitoes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were 5,168 reported cases of Zika virus in the United States between 2015-2019.
West Nile virus, which is prevalent in the United States, caused over 2,000 reported cases in 2020, resulting in 104 deaths.
Yellow fever, finally, which is endemic in parts of Africa and South America, caused over 6,000 cases and 2,100 deaths in 2020.
Real-time news related to mosquito-borne illnesses highlights the ongoing threat that mosquitoes pose to global health. In 2021, the Indian city of Mumbai experienced a significant increase in cases of dengue fever.
According to a report by The Times of India, there were 1,327 cases of dengue fever reported in Mumbai in the month of October alone, leading to concerns about the spread of the disease. Similarly, in October 2021, the Philippines declared a dengue fever outbreak in several regions, with over 40,000 reported cases.
Thereby, It is essential to take preventive measures such as using mosquito repellents and mosquito nets and getting vaccinated when traveling to areas where mosquito-borne illnesses are prevalent.
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