{"id":4233,"date":"2024-02-12T15:45:32","date_gmt":"2024-02-12T20:45:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umedoc.com\/?p=4233"},"modified":"2024-02-12T15:45:34","modified_gmt":"2024-02-12T20:45:34","slug":"what-diseases-can-i-get-from-mosquitos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/umedoc.com\/es\/what-diseases-can-i-get-from-mosquitos\/","title":{"rendered":"What Diseases Can I Get From Mosquitos?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Mother spraying insect repellents on her daughter’s skin.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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What Diseases Do Mosquitos Carry?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mosquitos carry several diseases that can be caused from viruses or parasites. They can transmit diseases to humans and other animals. The severity of illness depends on the disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diseases that mosquitos carry include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • West Nile virus<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Malaria<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Zika virus<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Chikungunya virus<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Dengue<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • St. Louis Encephalitis<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Rift Valley Fever<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Yellow Fever Virus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    West Nile Virus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The virus can range anywhere from moderate to severe. It has been detected in 48 of the 50 states. The symptoms can show up anywhere from 2-14 days after getting bit by an infected mosquito.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Mild Symptoms\n
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      • Headache<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Fever<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Fatigue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Severe Symptoms\n
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        • Meningitis<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Encephalitis<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Irreversible neurological damage<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Paralysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Coma<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Death<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Transmission\n
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          • The peak months of transmission in Florida is July through September.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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            Mother applying insect repellent to her daughter before forest hike beautiful summer day. Protecting children from biting insects at summer. Using bug spray. Active leisure with kids.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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