Category: Diseases & Health
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Zika virus
Zika is a mosquito-borne virus that is usually mild but can cause serious birth defects if caught during pregnancy. Learn symptoms, risk,…
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Yellow fever (historical and travel)
Yellow fever is a viral disease spread by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. It no longer circulates here but remains a travel risk. Learn…
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Who is most at risk from mosquito diseases
Most people bitten by mosquitoes are fine. Learn which groups face higher odds of serious illness from West Nile, EEE, La Crosse,…
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Western equine encephalitis
Western equine encephalitis is a rare mosquito-borne brain infection spread by Culex tarsalis mosquitoes and birds in the western U.S. Learn symptoms…
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When to see a doctor after a mosquito bite
Most mosquito bites need no medical care. Learn the warning signs of infection, severe allergy, and mosquito-borne illness, and when to call…
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Mosquito disease symptoms: when to worry
Most mosquito bites just itch. Learn which symptoms after a bite may signal illness, the emergency red flags, timing, and when to…
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St. Louis encephalitis
St. Louis encephalitis is a mosquito-borne virus spread by Culex mosquitoes. Most people never feel sick, but severe disease rises with age.…
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Skeeter syndrome
Skeeter syndrome is a large local allergic reaction to mosquito saliva, not an infection. Learn what it looks like, why it happens,…
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Can you get a disease from a single mosquito bite
Can one mosquito bite give you a disease? Yes in principle, but the odds from any single bite are very low. Here…
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Mosquitoes and pregnancy
During pregnancy the main mosquito concern is Zika, which can cause birth defects. Learn the real risk, whether repellent is safe, and…