Question

• What other diseases can be caused by mosquito
bites?
• In which season is malaria more common? Why do
you think this happens?
• What do you do in your house to protect yourself
from mosquitoes? Also find out from your friends
about what they do.​

Answer 1

Answer:

(iv) Diseases such as dengue, chikungunya and yellow fever can be caused by mosquito bites.

(v) Malaria is more common in rainy seasons.This is because more of the mosquitoes breed in water logged and damp places in rainy season

Answer 2

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Ans 1. Diseases that are spread to people by mosquitoes include Zika virus, West Nile virus, Chikungunya virus, dengue, and malaria.

Ans 2. Malaria is more common in rainy seasons. This is because more of the mosquitoes breed in water logged and damp places in rainy season.

Ans 3. We maintain fly screens on windows, doors and vents. we also use insecticides, sprays and repellents both inside and outside of the house to kill mosquitoes.