Time Stamps00:00 Podcast Intro00:48 Introduction of Elitza Theel, Ph.D.  1:03 What is the deadliest creature in the world?2:30 How many types of mosquitoes are there?3:50 Why do mosquitoes bite us?4:54 What types of infections do they cause?6:33 What advice do you give students and learners regarding this topic? 7:37 How does somebody make the diagnosis?7:54 How can you use lab testing to keep on the right track?10:49 What are some of the frequent calls received as a Laboratory Director?13:26  Are these mosquito borne diseases treatable?13:53 Where do you figure out the species?14:59 What about treatment for mosquito borne viruses?15:17 What about vaccines for mosquito born viruses?16:27 What do you see as the future trends in the world of mosquito borne disease?18:13 What are your recommendations for protecting against mosquitoes? 19:33 Fun fact on how spreading infections may occur 21:31 OutroAdditional Resources:https://www.cdc.gov/ncezid/dvbd/index.html