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B is for... Blood

For many insects such as mosquitos, ticks, and flees, blood is vital for their survival. Many people believe that diseases are transmitted solely by blood to blood contact, but in many cases this is not true.

Photo from Centers for Disease Control
Last updated: Aug. 31, 2000