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Medical News Today reported that
are over 3,500 species of mosquitoes
. Only a fraction of these bite people. Only the
of the species bite. They need
to provide protein for their eggs. Mosquito bites are an annoyance for most people. The bite becomes
and can swell. However, millions of people have died from the
mosquitoes spread. These include malaria, dengue fever, West Nile virus, yellow fever and Zika, among others. To avoid getting bitten, it is best to cover your
with clothing. It is also a good
to use insect repellent (day and night, indoors and outdoors) on any exposed skin. Sleeping under a mosquito
can also reduce the
of being bitten.
