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The primary mosquitoes that carry West Nile virus are Culex species , especially , , and . These mosquitoes become infected when they feed on infected birds and can then pass th...
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Kissing bugs, known for biting people near the mouth and potentially transmitting Trypanosoma cruzi, are uncommon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where colder winters limit the reg...
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Mosquitoes in Puerto Rico are a year-round concern because of the warm climate and frequent rain, creating many breeding sites. Several species found here can transmit viruses s...
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Triatoma infestans is a hematophagous (blood-feeding) insect and a primary vector of Trypanosoma cruzi , the parasite that causes Chagas disease. Its bite can transmit the paras...
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