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Friday, July 4, 2014

This Breed of Mosquito Is Invading the U.S. — And It Could Carry a Terrifying Disease | TheBlaze.com

Chikungunya fever and the Asian tiger mosquito: two names you may not know, but which could soon threaten your health.
In Swahili, “chikungunya” it means “walking bent over,” referring to the fact that those who contract the disease often have trouble walking due to headaches, rashes, fevers and, most of all, paralyzing joint pain.


This Breed of Mosquito Is Invading the U.S. — And It Could Carry a Terrifying Disease | TheBlaze.com

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