Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mosquitoes pose a grave threat to human health. They are vectors for devastating diseases like dengue fever and Zika, impacting ...

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NEW YORK — Genetically engineered mosquitoes with toxic semen could be a new weapon against tropical disease, Australian scientists said after trialing the novel pest control method. The "toxic male ...

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Rhode Island's least favorite summer guests have arrived: mosquitos, especially those carrying eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile Virus. Several towns have taken measures to deal with the ...

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Every year on August 20, the world observes World Mosquito Day to raise awareness about mosquito-borne diseases and preventive measures. The day marks the discovery of the link between mosquitoes and ...

No, there is no research to support that mosquitoes can transmit sexually transmitted infections (STIs). However, they can transmit mosquito-borne diseases, such as malaria, Zika, and Dengue fever.