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Death By Mosquito

Each year, according to the World Health Organization, some 200 million people are infected with mosquito-borne illnesses other than malaria: dengue fever, yellow fever, and various forms of encephalitis, including the West Nile virus. Use the Internet to research one of these illnesses. You might explore one or more of the following questions: What parasites cause the illness? What factors contribute to its spread? Which countries are affected, and what steps are these countries taking to combat the illness? In two paragraphs, summarize your findings. Be sure to properly credit your sources.

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