Dengue is classified as an urban disease. Mosquitoes don’t care

Terms like “urban” and “rural” have more to do with politics than public health

A bottle cap in Ecuador collects rainwater, providing a breeding site for dengue-carrying mosquitos.

Mosquitos that carry dengue lay their eggs in open water sources, such as this bottle cap. Residents in Ecuador say that the government should provide amenities, such as trash pickup, to prevent disease transmission.

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The town of Borbón in northern Ecuador is home to several government and religious offices and a regional hospital.