https://www.pitara.com/tags/diseases/Recent content in Diseases on Pitara Kids NetworkHugoen-usSat, 27 Jun 2026 11:46:17 +0530https://www.pitara.com/science-for-kids/5ws-and-h/how-do-houseflies-spread-diseases/Sun, 07 Jan 2001 19:49:44 +0000https://www.pitara.com/science-for-kids/5ws-and-h/how-do-houseflies-spread-diseases/<figure class="image-medium"> <a class="lightbox-link" href="https://www.pitara.com/media/how-do-houseflies-spread-diseases_hu_fd966f5719344652.webp" aria-label="Link to larger image"> <img src="https://www.pitara.com/media/how-do-houseflies-spread-diseases_hu_aa41698716932989.webp" srcset="https://www.pitara.com/media/how-do-houseflies-spread-diseases_hu_dbcd64b98a388fbd.webp 320w, https://www.pitara.com/media/how-do-houseflies-spread-diseases_hu_aa41698716932989.webp 900w" sizes="(min-width: 900px) 900px, 320px" alt="How do Houseflies Spread Diseases?" height="672" width="900" loading="lazy"> </a> </figure> <p>The housefly (<em>musca domestica</em>) is one of the most common of all insects. It is a major health hazard, particularly in parts of the world where sanitary conditions are poor.</p> <p>The housefly has a dull gray, bristled body that is about 7 mm in length. It has large reddish compound eyes. Its mouth cannot bite but consists of a spongy pad.</p>