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Mosquito-borne diseases: symptoms not to be underestimated

Mosquitoes can be a nuisance, but they can also be very dangerous.

Summer is a season we all look forward to, but unfortunately it also brings with it a high risk of contracting mosquito-borne diseases. These small but annoying creatures are responsible for the transmission of serious diseases, the symptoms of which can be mistaken for a simple cold or fever, but it is essential to know how to recognise them in time in order to intervene promptly and prevent complications.

In this photogallery we will see which symptoms, source my-personaltrainer.co.uk, of mosquito-borne diseases should not be underestimated.

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Mosquito-borne diseases: symptoms not to be underestimated
Mosquitoes can be a nuisance, but they can also be very dangerous. Summer is a season we all look forward to, but unfortunately it also brings with it a high risk of contracting mosquito-borne diseases. These small but annoying creatures are responsible for the transmission of serious diseases, the symptoms of which can be mistaken for a simple cold or fever, but it is essential to know how to recognise them in time in order to intervene promptly and prevent complications. In this photogallery we will see which symptoms, source my-personaltrainer.co.uk, of mosquito-borne diseases should not be underestimated.
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Yellow fever
The yellow fever virus is transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes of the Aedes and Haemogogus species. The first symptoms of the virus are fever with chills, backache, headache, bradycardia, nausea and conjunctival hyperemia. Later, the yellow fever virus produces fever accompanied by jaundice, acidosis, oliguria, haemorrhage and proteinuria.
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Zika virus disease
Human Zika virus infection (Zikv) is a viral disease transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes of certain species belonging to the genus Aedes. Symptoms of infection include fever, rash, headache, nausea, vomiting, arthralgia, muscle pain and pain around the eyes. Zika virus disease can also cause widespread itching all over the body, conjunctivitis and back pain.
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Dengue and Chikungunya
Dengue and Chikungunya are viral mosquito-borne infections to people, most common in tropical and subtropical climates. Most people with these infections have no symptoms, but for those who do, the most common are muscle pain, nausea, rashes, fever, arthralgia, headache, vomiting, rashes and pain around the eyes.
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La Crosse encephalitis
La Crosse encephalitis is caused by the La Crosse virus, and occurs most often in children. Some cases may be mild and go undiagnosed, but if present, the symptoms are nausea, headaches and vomiting. In more severe cases, La Crosse encephalitis can cause attacks of epilepsy, coma, paralysis and brain damage.
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