Chikungunya is a viral disease that is spread by Aedes mosquitoes. The disease usually presents with symptoms of severe joint pain and fever. Chikungunya cases are increasing rapidly in Pakistan. To protect against this particular mosquito, it is very important to know about its recognition and its movements so that effective protection can be made possible on this basis.
What is meant by Aedesi mosquito?
Aedes mosquitoes are a special type of mosquito that can pose a threat to human health. The main types include:
Aedes Aegypti: Contributes to the spread of dengue fever, Zika virus, and chikungunya.
How to identify?
Some important characteristics to identify the Aedes mosquito are:
Appearance:
- These mosquitoes are usually black in color.
- There are white stripes on the legs, which help to identify them.
- White stripes are also present on the body.
Volume:
- The size of the Aedesii mosquito is usually small, about 4 to 10 mm.
Flight Style:
- These mosquitoes fly at high speeds and are often active during the day.
Where and when is it found?
Places:
- Aedes mosquitoes are usually found in domestic and urban areas.
- They are especially present near places where water collects, such as covered containers, standing water around houses, and near windows.
time:
- Aedesii mosquitoes are active most of the day, especially in the morning and evening.
- They can be active at night, but most of their activity is during the day.
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2024-09-26 09:01:15
