Activity Paper on Mosquito-Borne Diseases
Please complete activity 1&2
Activity 3: Complete the virtual lab – Stopping Mosquito-borne Diseases
Dengue Fever discussed in this video is very much like the now common Zika virus. Research Zika to find out the similarities and differences. What is the major risk of Zika virus?
Activity 4: Case Study
Case Study: To Spray or Not to Spray: A Debate over Malaria and DDT
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Answer preview
Mosquito-borne diseases have been on the rise, making WHO to prioritize preventive measures to control the spread. In the analysis of the provided video Dengue virus has been discussed in detail, outlining its symptoms. There are various similarities and differences between Dengue and Zika viruses. Initially, the Dengue virus is transmitted by the Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquito vectors…
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