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Is it dangerous if a bug goes in your mouth. like a fly or mosquito ?
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Tsetse fly? Malaria?: Much depends upon local environmental factors, but it's best not to lose sleep over this. But if you're curious check out http://www.orkin.com/flies/house-fly/house-fly-and-disease/ for diseases caused by flies in States and http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/dtopics/mosquitoborne/diseases.html for some diseases caused by mosquitoes.
Answered 9/24/2021
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