Where Will the World’s Next Zika, West Nile or Dengue Virus Come From?

Katherine E Kerlin — January 04, 2019 - 7:39am

After collecting data and comparing it with every known mammal and bird species on Earth, scientists from the University of California, Davis, have identified wildlife species that are the most likely to host flaviviruses such as Zika, West Nile, dengue and yellow fever. Flaviviruses are known to cause major epidemics and widespread illness and death throughout the world.

Zika Virus and Other Ailments Take Flight (INFOGRAPHIC)

Patricia Bailey — May 17, 2016 - 11:45am

As illustrated by this infographic, mosquitoes carry a number of life-threatening diseases to millions of people around the world when they feed on infected humans or animals.

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Where Will the World’s Next Zika, West Nile or Dengue Virus Come From?

Zika Virus and Other Ailments Take Flight (INFOGRAPHIC)