With all of the diseases that mosquitoes transmit, it’s medical science against the mosquitoes, and we have to fight hard just to stay even. Herein, a potpourri of facts about one of nature’s most notorious blood-sucking pests.One way to kill a mosquito, if you happen to catch it biting you on a convenient location such [...]

MalariaMalaria is an infectious disease caused by a parasite that’s transmitted by mosquitoes. The illness results in recurrent attacks of chills and fever, and it can be deadly.Estimate your risk of being exposed to malaria. You can find out from the Destinations section of this website if there is risk of malaria in the countries [...]

Malaria is an infectious disease caused by a parasite, Plasmodium, which infects red blood cells. Malaria is characterized by cycles of chills, fever, pain and sweating. Historical records suggest malaria has infected humans since the beginning of mankind. The name “mal ‘aria” (meaning “bad air” in Italian) was first used in English in 1740 by [...]