

Types of Mosquitoes and the Diseases They Spread

Not all mosquitoes are the same! Here are some types and the diseases they cause.



Aedes Aegypti: The culprit behind dengue, Zika, and chikungunya.


Anopheles: Responsible for spreading malaria


Culex: Spreads diseases like West Nile virus and Japanese encephalitis


Mansonia: Known for spreading lymphatic filariasis


Psorophora: Capable of spreading encephalitis viruses


Stay safe! Protect yourself from mosquito bites