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West Nile Virus is the most common disease transmitted by mosquitoes within the US. The transmission of disease occurs as a mosquito bites you, dispensing saliva and anticoagulant into your bloodstream. 1 out of 500 mosquitoes carry West Nile Virus in areas where the virus is present. Other disease carried by mosquitoes include Malaria, Dengue Fever, Zika, and Yellow Fever. Animals such as dogs and horses are also at risk of contracting diseases like Heartworm and Eastern Equine Encephalitis.
