Mosquitos are not just a nuisance; they can also be dangerous. If you don't take the proper mosquito control measures, you put yourself and your family at risk for more than just itchy and bothersome bites, such as contracting a mosquito-borne disease.
At Your Mosquito Pros, we can help you mosquito-proof your yard so you can enjoy your outdoor living space without worry. In this blog, we will look at the four most common diseases you can get from a mosquito.
West Nile is a virus that can be transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. Most people who contract West Nile will have no symptoms at all, but about one in 150 people will develop severe illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Symptoms of severe West Nile illness include high fever, headache, neck stiffness, paralysis, and coma. There is no specific treatment for West Nile, so it is important to take measures to prevent mosquito infestations if you live in an area where the virus is present.
You may remember the Zika virus outbreak that took place in the summer of 2016. This virus is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito and can cause mild illness with symptoms such as fever, rash, and joint pain. However, Zika can also lead to severe birth defects in pregnant women, including microcephaly. Like West Nile, there is not a specific treatment for the Zika virus, so if the virus is present in your area you should utilize mosquito control solutions like those offered at Your Mosquito Pros.
Yellow Fever is a potentially deadly disease that is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito. Symptoms usually appear three to six days after being bitten and include fever, chills, headache, muscle pain, and nausea. In severe cases, yellow fever can lead to jaundice, hemorrhage, and organ failure. The best protection against yellow fever is vaccination, but you should also take mosquito control measures if you live in an area where the disease is present.
More than a third of the world's population is at risk for Dengue Fever, which is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito. Symptoms of Dengue Fever include high fever, severe headache, muscle and joint pain, and rash. In severe cases, Dengue Fever can lead to hemorrhagic fever and death. There is no specific treatment for Dengue Fever; however, it can be prevented by avoiding mosquito bites.
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