Some viruses prefer mosquitoes to humans, but people get sick anyway − a virologist and entomologist explain why

Some viruses prefer mosquitoes to humans, but people get sick anyway − a virologist and entomologist explain why

Source: The Conversation Indonesia

The virus that causes eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE, has evolved to infect mosquitoes. To be able to spread between people, however, it faces extra challenges.

Humans have an exceptional ability to deal with viruses. In most cases, your immune system is able to fight an infection. On the other hand, your body provides a spa-like environment that is temperate and stable, optimal for viruses to replicate. Hum… [6461 chars]

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