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Mosquitoes and the tools they use to bite us
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Through the perspective of a mosquito, the video demonstrates how mosquitoes rely on thermal cues and sensory nerves to detect bare skin and prepare for a bite, offering a fascinating insight into their biting process.
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Dengue is a disease that can cause mild, flu-like symptoms but can sometimes develop into a more severe illness.
It’s time to talk about dengue
With dengue cases rising and no specific cure available, prevention is key1,2
Learn how to help protect yourself from mosquito bites and from dengue.
Contact your local health expert to talk about how to help prevent dengue.
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- World Health Organization. Available at: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/dengue-and-severe-dengue. Accessed February 2024.
- World Health Organization. Available at: https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/2023-DON498#. Accessed February 2024.
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