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There are many diseases that mosquitoes can transmit, but HIV isn't one of them. Here's why, and what viruses you do need to watch out for depending on where you live.

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If you've spent time outdoors, chances are you've had a run-in with a mosquito. Beyond being pests, mosquitoes can cause itchy bites and carry infectious diseases. That's because when mosquitos ...

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A male mosquito’s proboscis – its elongated feeding-tube mouth – is not able to pierce skin, unlike a female mosquito’s proboscis. But that might not be the only reason they drink blood.

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Mosquitoes are an undeniable part of life in South Carolina. Here’s how to protect your health, yard and stay bite-free this summer.