Introduction:

"Mosquito-Borne Diseases: Know the Risks"

Welcome to our web story: "Mosquito-Borne Diseases: Know the Risks!" Mosquitoes aren't just irritating pests—they can also transfer dangerous diseases

MALARIA

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Malaria is a life-threatening disease transferred by infected Anopheles mosquitoes. Symptoms include fever, chills, and flu-like illness, and it can be deadly if not treated .

DENGUE FEVER

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Dengue fever, spread by Aedes mosquitoes, causes high fever, serious headache, joint pain, and rash.In serious cases, it can lead to dengue hemorrhagic fever or dengue shock syndrome, which can be fatal..

ZIKA VIRUS

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Zika virus, transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, can cause birth defects if get smaller during pregnancy.Symptoms include fever, rash, joint pain, and red eyes, but most cases are mild. .

YELLOW FEVER

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Yellow fever is a viral disease transmitted by infected Aedes or Haemagogus mosquitoes.Symptoms include fever, jaundice, and potentially fatal complications like liver and kidney failure.

CHIKUNGUNYA

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Chikungunya, spread by Aedes mosquitoes, causes fever, joint pain, rash, and muscle aches.While rarely fatal, it can cause long-lasting joint pain and disability.

WEST NILE VIRUS

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West Nile virus, transmitted by infected Culex mosquitoes, can cause fever, headache, and neurological problems.Serious cases can lead to encephalitis or meningitis, which can be life-threatening.

Japanese Encephaliti

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Japanese encephalitis, spread by infected Culex mosquitoes, can cause inflammation of the brain.It can lead to severe neurological complications and death, particularly in children. .

LYMPHATIC FILARIASIS

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Lymphatic filariasis, transferred by infected mosquitoes, can cause serious swelling of body parts.It leads to chronic and disabling conditions like elephantiasis or hydrocele.