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After scientists confirmed that mosquitoes can transmit yellow fever and other diseases, mosquito control emerged as an important public health measure. Discover how Americans have managed mosquitoes at home and abroad through this selection of items from the NLM collection.

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Aedes aegypti  mosquito in the biting position, undated

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Today, scientists know that Aedes aegypti mosquitoes can transmit diseases like yellow fever, chikungunya, dengue fever, West Nile virus, Zika, and more.


For more information about mosquito bites, visit MedlinePlus.