Recognise Malaysia’s Bloodsucking Menace

In Malaysia, there are 434 species of mosquitoes, representing 20 genera, but only 4 have been identified to be a significant nuisance to humans.

Culex

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Vector for:

  • Japanese encephalitis
  • Chikungunya
  • West Nile virus
  • Lymphatic Filariasis
  • St. Louis encephalitis
  • Avian malaria

Aedes

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Vector for:

  • Dengue fever
  • Chikungunya
  • Zika virus
  • Yellow fever
  • West Nile fever
  • Eastern equine encephalitis

Anopheles

anopheles-mosquito

Vector for:

  • Malaria
  • Canine heartworm
  • Dirofilaria immitis
  • Lymphatic Filariasis
  • O’nyong’nyong fever

Mansonia

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Vector for:

  • Chikungunya
  • Lymphatic Filariasis

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What Attracts Mosquitoes To Humans?

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Mosquito Breeding Grounds In & Around The House

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Life Cycle Of A Mosquito

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Stop The Spread Of Mosquitoes & Protect Your Family

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An educational contribution by Malaysian Paediatric Association.

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