Culex mosquitoes are a genus of mosquito species known for transmitting various diseases including West Nile virus. They are widespread and found in many parts of the world.
Aedes mosquitoes: Another genus of mosquito species known for transmitting diseases like dengue fever, Zika virus, and yellow fever.
Anopheles mosquitoes: A genus of mosquito species responsible for transmitting malaria to humans.
Mosquito-borne Diseases: Diseases caused by pathogens transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes.
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