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Insecta Class: Flies and Mosquitoes

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Flies and mosquitoes are essential players in the ecosystem; however, they have a significant impact on human health. These insects can be nuisances through their sheer presence and their bite reactions, but most importantly they are vectors for some of the most devastating diseases on the planet.

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Desai, K., Stewart, C. (2020). Insecta Class: Flies and Mosquitoes. In: Trevino, J., Chen, AY. (eds) Dermatological Manual of Outdoor Hazards. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-37782-3_11

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