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1¡Ay! ¡Me picó un mosquito!
El mosquito es un insecto que se encuentra en todas partes del mundo. Existen miles de clases de mosquitos, de diferentes tamaños y colores. El mosquito hembra necesita de la sangre de los vertebrados (los animales que tienen columna vertebral) para poner huevos y producir más mosquitos.

2Hey! A Mosquito Bit Me!
There are thousands of different kinds of mosquitoes in many different sizes and colors. Learn all about mosquitoes and how they bite you in this article.

3What's West Nile Virus?
What exactly is the West Nile virus? And what do mosquitoes have to do with it? Find out in this article!

4¿Qué es el Virus del Nilo Occidental?
¿Qué es exactamente el Virus del Nilo Occidental? ¿Y por qué están todos tan preocupados por los mosquitos?

5Going Away to Camp
Are you ready for sleepaway camp? Learn more about it in this article for kids.

6What to Do When You're Bugged by Bugs
Ugh. Bugs. They're cool, but they also can ruin your day by stinging or biting you. Find out how to handle them in this article.

7Hey! A Gnat Bit Me!
A gnat is a very tiny insect, no bigger than the head of a pin. Learn more about gnats.

8Impetigo
Impetigo is a strange-sounding word that might be new to you. It's an infection of the skin caused by bacteria. Read this article to learn more about it.

9Hey! A Bedbug Bit Me!
A bedbug is a small (about the size of a pencil eraser), flat, reddish-brown bug that can be found in homes all over the world. Learn more about bedbugs.

10Hey! A Chigger Bit Me!
Chiggers are tiny (smaller than a period) and red, and they are a type of mite. Learn more about itchy chiggers in this article.