Evolution of Mosquitoes and Disease Vectors

This chapter examines the historical evolution of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes and their relationship with human societies, tracing their adaptation to urban environments. It highlights how environmental changes, particularly the shift from lush grasslands to barren landscapes, influenced human settlement and the subsequent proliferation of mosquitoes as disease vectors. The discussion emphasizes the current implications of urbanization and climate change on the transmission of mosquito-borne diseases, especially in rapidly growing cities in sub-Saharan Africa.