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2. Mosquito-borne disease - Wikipedia

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   Prevalence of malaria in 2009. A. aegypti only and dengue distribution in 2006. Mosquito-borne diseases or mosquito-borne illnesses are diseases caused by bacteria, viruses or parasites transmitted by mosquitoes. Nearly 700 million people contract mosquito-borne illnesses each year, resulting in more than a million deaths.

3. Zika fever - Wikipedia

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   Zika fever, also known as Zika virus disease or simply Zika, is an infectious disease caused by the Zika virus. [1] Most cases have no symptoms, but when present they are usually mild and can resemble dengue fever. [1][4] Symptoms may include fever, red eyes, joint pain, headache, and a maculopapular rash. [1][2][3] Symptoms generally last less ...

4. The bite is on: What to know about the viruses ... - AOL

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   The best way to avoid mosquito bites is to use bug sprays with DEET. The CDC also recommends Picaridin (known as KBR 3023 and icaridin outside the U.S.). The sprays won’t kill the bugs, but they ...

5. Zika virus - Wikipedia

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   Zika virus (ZIKV; pronounced / ˈziːkə / or / ˈzɪkə / [3][4]) is a member of the virus family Flaviviridae. [5] It is spread by daytime-active Aedes mosquitoes, such as A. aegypti and A. albopictus. [5] Its name comes from the Ziika Forest of Uganda, where the virus was first isolated in 1947. [6] Zika virus shares a genus with the dengue ...

6. How to Tell the Difference Between Fleabites and Mosquito Bites

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   Fleabites vs. mosquito bites. Mosquitos and fleas prefer the same warmer climates, and both of these pesky critters will suck your blood after a bite. (Keep an eye out for these dangerous bugs ...

7. Why do mosquito bites itch? What to know about these blood ...

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   When a female mosquito bites you and sucks your blood, it leaves behind saliva in your bloodstream. Your body reacts to this saliva secretion as an allergen, causing your body to react with a bump ...