What Diseases Do Mosquitoes Spread?
When you think of mosquitoes, the dangerous diseases they’re linked to likely come to mind. Each year, there are more than 700,000 deaths from diseases linked to mosquitoes. These diseases have disproportionately affected populations in tropical and subtropical regions, but remain a global threat year after year. The most common mosquito-borne diseases are:
- Malaria
- Dengue
- Schistosomiasis
- Chagas disease
- Yellow fever
- Zika virus
- Rift Valley fever
- West Nile virus
What Mosquitoes Transmit Disease in Bristol and Johnson City?
Out of the many types of mosquitoes, three mosquitoes are known to spread disease: Aedes, Culex, and Anopheles mosquitoes. There are multiple species within these families. Thankfully, there are many types of mosquitoes that are not responsible for transmitting disease and are primarily a nuisance pest. Here in Bristol and Johnson City, we have had reported cases of Aedes, Culex, and Anopheles mosquitoes. While the diseases they spread are rare here, it’s still a threat.
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What Diseases Do Mosquitoes Carry?
Mosquito-Borne Disease Symptoms
If you are bitten by a mosquito, your mild symptoms will typically subside in just a day or two. So what symptoms alert you that you may be suffering from something more serious? Common symptoms of vector-borne diseases include:
- Sudden high fever
- Stiff neck
- Confusion
- Nausea or vomiting
- Muscle tremors or seizures
- Severe headaches
- Rash
If you begin to notice any of these signs after being bitten, it’s crucial to seek out assistance from a medical professional immediately.
Do Mosquitoes Spread Malaria in Tennessee?
With recent news of mosquitoes transmitting malaria in Florida, many people want to know if the same thing is possible here in Tennessee. The short answer is that, yes, it is possible. As of right now, it’s highly unlikely, but the Asian tiger mosquito, the dominant species of mosquito here, is a known carrier of malaria.
Malaria has been afflicting humans for centuries. Hundreds of years ago, it was quite common in North America, but malaria-carrying mosquitoes were eliminated here. Outbreaks can always pop up with little warning, however, which is why the best policy is to keep your property as free of mosquitoes as possible, and to keep up with the latest news.
What Diseases Do Mosquitoes Spread? in Bristol TN
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