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Mosquitoes are immune from contracting HIV, it is a disease only humans can catch. When a mosquito bites a person they inject their own saliva (which most people are allergic to - causing an itchy mosquito bite) into their prey's bloodline. But their saliva does not carry HIV.
Good question! The proboscis has two parts one part for injecting it's saliva which is an anticoagulant and another separate part for drawing blood. Here is a good link to a diagram of the proboscis:
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How are protozoans transmitted?
Amoebiasis is transmitted by feco-oral or fecal-oral route. Malaria is transmitted by mosquitoes.
How is aids goes to another bodies?
AIDs is not a sexually transmitted disease as many people think. It is transmitted through needles many times.
How is AIDS transmitted sexually?
Aids is transmitted sexually and any exchange of bodily fluids.!
Malaria is transmitted by what?
mosquitoes
Can Mosquitoes pass on Lukemia?
No, mosquitoes cannot pass on leukemia. Leukemia is a type of cancer and is not a contagious disease therefore it cannot be transmitted through insects.
Can aids be transmitted through the accidental ingestion of pubic hair?
No aids transmission needs a transfer of bodily fluids.
Can mosquitoes spread sexual transmitted diseases?
There is no STD that mosquitoes spread.
Is it true diet causes AIDS?
Of course not! AIDS is caused by the HI virus, which is transmitted through bodily fluids, not food.
Is yellow fever a bacterial viral or parasitic disease?
Yellow fever is a viral disease caused by the yellow fever virus, which is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes.
Can AIDS be transmitted through needles esp the rumour which says needles in theatre seats?
yes
Can AIDS be transmitted by spit?
No, you can't get HIV from kissing or spitting. Exception is if the saliva has blood in it.
How easy it it to get aids?
HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, can be transmitted through unprotected sex with an infected person. It can also be transmitted through accidental exposure, such as being pricked by a needle that has the virus. It can also be passed from an infected mother to her child during pregnancy and delivery.
