Dengue fever is the world’s fastest-spreading mosquito-borne virus. Its range has extended drastically over the last six decades. Much of this transformation is the result of climate change.
Ebola is a virus that affects humans and causes high death rates. It is highly contagious and resists many current treatments.
Avian flu is a viral disease affecting wild birds and poultry. Though rare, it can spread to humans and other animals.
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates 247 million people contracted malaria in 2021. 618,000 died, the majority of them children younger than five years old. The extreme toll wrought by malaria highlights the need for improved treatment methods.
Mosquitoes spread deadly diseases worldwide, including dengue fever, Zika virus, and chikungunya. The tiny insects are responsible for millions of deaths each year.
