We are afraid of snakes, lions or sharks. But according to sixwise.com, the deadliest animal on earth is very small and vulnerable - a female Anopheles mosquito.
Female Anopheles mosquitoes can carry a Malaria virus which makes them deadly. Male anopheles mosquitoes don't have the capability to carry the virus because they only eat on sugar sources. Females however need to take in a 'blood meal' in order for her eggs to develop.
There are 300 - 500 million cases of Malaria across the globe, yearly. In Africa, a child dies from Malaria every 30 seconds. Malaria causes a flu-like illness that can lead to coma, kidney failure or even death. Symptoms include high fever, and chills.
It is very necessary to take precautions when travelling to a place where Malaria is transmitted. This includes countries in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe and South Pacific. Applying insect repellant at your exposed skin or spraying insect repellant outside your clothes are some ways to prevent mosquitoes from penetrating your skin.
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