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

Vector for:

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

Aedes

Vector for:

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

Anopheles

Vector for:

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

Mansonia

Vector for:

• Chikungunya
• Lymphatic Filariasis

What Attracts Mosquitoes To Humans?

Mosquito Breeding Grounds In & Around The House

Life Cycle Of A Mosquito

Stop The Spread Of Mosquitoes & Protect Your Family

An educational contribution by Malaysian Paediatric Association.