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What are the chances of contracting an infection/disease from a mosquito? do they all carry disease?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Mosquitos: don't all carry pathogens that can infect humans. The chances of contracting a disease from a mosquito depends on where one lives, the season (like rainy/dry season) & which type of mosquito bites you.

Dr Cattano agreed

Answered 5/18/2017

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