August 19, 2022: World Mosquito Day

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August 19, 2022

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World Mosquito Day 2022: August 20

World Mosquito Day 2022

The mosquito can be more than just a nuisance―it’s the world’s deadliest animal and is responsible for transmitting parasitic diseases like malaria and lymphatic filariasis, and viruses like West Nile virus, Zika, and dengue.

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CDC Mosquito Experts Collaborate to Support Global Partners on Mosquito Control

CDC Supports Global Partners on Mosquito Control

VecNet makes it easier for global partners to control mosquito-borne diseases and leverage global expertise.

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The World’s Deadliest Animal

​The World’s Deadliest Animal

The meager, long-legged insect that annoys, bites, and leaves you with an itchy welt is not just a nuisance―it’s the world’s deadliest animal. Some mosquitoes transmit deadly diseases. The germs that mosquitoes spread, including parasites and viruses, can make you sick.

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From TNT to ITNs: CDC's Work in Global Mosquito Control

From TNT to ITNs: CDC’s Work in Global Mosquito Control

​CDC experts spoke with the Global Health Technologies Coalition (GHTC), the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH), and others about the agency’s contributions to novel mosquito control technologies globally.

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The mosquito remains our principal adversary, and it has long been considered the world’s deadliest animal.

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COVID-19 Outbreak Updates

CDC works with partners around the world to respond to the pandemic. Find updated CDC resources for the global health community. Learn More

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