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What is a virus that is harbored by birds and spread to humans by mosquitoes?
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West Nile Virus.
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Do mosquitoes bite bats?
no they dont bite they actually sting you and suck your blood but it feels as if they are biting you. no they don't, they stick their proboscis into your veins, arteries, or cappilaries and suck the blood. Only female mosquitos do this. It is a small insect, the female of which bites and sucks blood from animals and humans. Mosquitoes can spread diseases such as malaria and yellow fever by biting.
What is Equine encephalitis carried by?
Equine encephalitis is carried by mosquitoes that do not normally bite humans but do bite horses and birds
What would happen without mosquitoes in the world?
Without mosquitoes and their larvae, there would be less food for birds an fish. There would also be less disease, as mosquitoes carry many diseases harmful to humans, pets, and livestock.
Does west nile virus spread easily?
Experts believe WNV is established as a seasonal epidemic in North America that flares up in the summer and continues into the fall.WNV is not spread through casual contact such as touching or kissing a person with the virus.In a very small number of cases, WNV also has been spread through blood transfusions, organ transplants, breastfeeding and even during pregnancy from mother to baby.Most often, WNV is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquitoes become infected when they feed on infected birds. Infected mosquitoes can then spread WNV to humans and other animals when they bite
How do mosquitos help the environment?
If mosquitoes were to disappear completely, animals that eat them might have trouble getting enough food. The list of mosquito eaters includes frogs, bats, birds, and fish. Even as disease carriers, mosquitoes have a natural function. "They are one of those things whose job it is to keep [populations] in check,"
What don't mosquitoes like?
Mosquitoes hawks, birds, windex and other window cleaners.
Is bees mosquitoes and bird an example of ecosystem?
is bees, mosquitoes, and birds an example of ecosystem
When did the flu come about?
Flu has been around as long as man has been around. The Flu virus is spread by humans and by birds.
Why are birds important to humans?
the reason that birds are important to humans is because they naturally keeps some pests away. They are part of the food chain so they should be respected because they are a part of life. They also help spread seeds around.
What animals eat mosquitoes?
Bats, some birds, toads, frogs, and guppies all eat mosquitoes. zen-master mu: thank you Tracy. would you be able to point me in directions to find complete list/data for 'ALL ANIMALS'. (with 'proper' animal names; ie Sparrow, Robin...vs some birds?) Thanks Tracy!
What virus causes west niles?
mosquitos that are infected with the disease. they inject the disease into your body when they bite you.
Are birds attacked by mosquitoes?
Yes, anything with blood in its veins is fair game to a mosquito.
