Can Mosquitoes Make You Sick?

by Manya Verma Health care and lifestyle

Mosquito-borne illness is a serious issue for the health department. There are various diseases like Malaria, Dengue, Chikungunya, Yellow fever, Zika virus etc. that are transmitted by mosquitoes. Millions of people die due to diseases caused by mosquitoes. They not only carry but also transmit several diseases and parasites that other organisms are affected with.

5 Deadly Mosquito-borne illnesses:

·         Malaria - Malaria is one of the most common mosquito-borne diseases. The symptom of malaria is very much similar to flu which makes it difficult to get diagnosed. A vaccine has been found, but is not recommended by WHO due to its low efficacy.

·         Chikungunya - This disease is not deadly, however, its symptoms are quite painful. A Chikungunya patient suffers from muscle pain, fever, joints pain as well as swelling and headaches. Senior citizens, babies and diabetic patients are the ones who are most affected by this disease.

·         Yellow Fever - There is no cure for this disease. However, there are vaccines available. The symptoms for yellow fever are headaches, muscle and joint pain, fever with chills. It takes time to diagnose the disease as the effects can be seen after 3-6 days.

·         Zika Virus - Zika Virus is spread by Aedes aegypti mosquito but it can also be spread sexually. The Aedes aegypti mosquitoes are aggressive biters which are found during daytime. To protect yourself from this disease, you need to cover yourself to avoid mosquito bite and reapply repellent regularly. There is no cure, treatment or vaccine for this disease which is why travelers and pregnant women are advised to avoid traveling to the affected countries.

·         Dengue - Dengue is one of the most infectious diseases that are transmitted by mosquitoes. The symptoms of dengue is similar to a flu, and include headache, fever, back and joint paint, rashes and eye pain. Like many other viral diseases, dengue too doesn’t have any cure but doctors recommend acetaminophen with plenty of fluids. People recover within 1 to 2 weeks of proper medical treatment.

 

How to Avoid Mosquitoes?

There are various chemical and home-remedies to get rid of mosquitoes. Here is a list of few ways to help mosquitoes stay away from you.

·         Some people believe that rubbing apple cider directly on the skin helps in avoiding mosquito bite. Consumption of apple cider vinegar creates a body odor which repels insects like mosquitoes and black flies.

·         Lemon Eucalyptus Oil is recommended to repel mosquitoes.

·         Consumption of garlic is also known for repelling mosquitoes.

·         DEET Repellent can also be used to repel mosquitoes but the only thing on needs to take care about is that it should not contain DEET more than 25%.

·         Plants like basil, marigold, and coriander etc. should be planted to avoid mosquitoes from coming near you.

Apart from these entire measures one can also reduce mosquito breeding around their home. Mosquitoes lay eggs on standing water, drains, swimming pool, and ornamental pool. To reduce the breeding, the first important thing that you need to do is to remove all the stagnant water around you. Mosquito egg needs water to hatch but some mosquitoes lay on moist soil, so it is very important to keep your surrounding dry to avoid breeding. Another important thing that one needs to do is to remove the dense bushes around you. It is the best hideout spot for mosquitoes during the day time. Remove all the decaying elements that fall off your trees in the yard and keep it in closed container until disposal.

If you live in or around Bihar or Jharkhand, there is a super-specialty hospital in Patna where you can get treatment for all the above mentioned mosquito-borne diseases. You can book a doctor appointment in Patna at the hospital’s website. If interested in knowing about the doctors staffed there or their fees structure, you can search for Paras hospital Patna doctor list and/or Paras hospital Patna fees. A full body check-up in Patna is the best way to diagnose numerous diseases, including the ones mentioned above. 

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