When people mention deadly animals, for many, venomous snakes or large cats are first to come to mind. But, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, [CDC], has a different perspective.

An art i cle released by the CDC last month calls mosquitos the world’s deadliest animal, specifically noting that the insect kills more people than any other creature in the world.

How many people do mosquitoes kill?

According to the WHO , vector-borne diseases, which are transmitted from animals like mosquitoes, lead to more than 700,000 deaths per year.

What diseases do mosquitoes carry?

Mosquitoes are known to carry malaria, West Nile, lymphatic filariasis, dengue, chikungunya and zika. All these diseases can be found in the United States, but popularity depends on a number of factors

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