Diseases spread by mosquitoes, other than dengue and malaria
Apr 25, 2024
ET OnlineChikungunya
This virus causes fever and severe joint pain, often weakening you and lasting for days.
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Yellow Fever
A potentially fatal illness causing fever, bleeding, and organ damage. Vaccination is available and highly recommended in areas with risk.
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West Nile Virus
Often causes no symptoms, but can lead to fever, headache, and muscle aches in some cases, and serious neurological illness in rare cases.
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Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)
A serious encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) causing fever, headache, and potentially coma or death.
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Western Equine Encephalitis (WEE)
Similar to EEE but generally less severe.
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Zika Virus
Can cause mild illness but is especially concerning for pregnant women as it can lead to birth defects.
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Japanese Encephalitis
A serious encephalitis causing fever, headache, and confusion, and potentially coma or death.
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Rift Valley Fever
Causes flu-like illness, bleeding problems, and vision loss in some cases.
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