A Culex pipiens mosquito isolated on white. This species of mosquito is important in the West Nile Virus transmission cycle. (A Culex pipiens mosquito isolated on white. This species of mosquito is important in the West Nile Virus transmission cycle West Nile Virus and other Mosquito Borne Diseases (Starts 4:45) Colorado’s case count from West Nile Virus is starting to rise, with state health officials predicting a histoically high season ahead for West Nile Virus. How on Earth’s Panisara Jaijongkit explains the origins of mosquito borne diseases, how, even in Colorado, people have stories of tropical mosquito borne diseases, such as painful Dengue fever. She also explains how Colorado health experts track West Nile Virus and disease prevention. Hosts: Beth Bennett, Joel Parker<br /> Producers: Panisara Jaijongkit, Shelley Schlender<br /> Engineer: Shannon Young<br /> Executive Producer: Beth Bennett

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