Mosquitoes are known for causing malaria. Moreover, they can also cause other illness that you need to know
Here are some scourges you can easily get from mosquito bites
1. West Nile virus
Melinda Ratini, DO, MS, a specialist in osteopathic medicine has shed light on this disease by stating that, people who fall victim to it don't experience any symptoms.
However, in some rare cases, a person may have flu-like symptoms and fever.
The scourge is also characterized by brain swelling or what is known as meningitis. Chances of dying of it are minimal.
2. Encephalitis
Primarily, it is characterized by an inflammation of the brain.
It is usually caused by a virus emanating from a mosquito. You will be required to see a doctor as soon as possible if you start experiencing muscles weakness, seizures and confusion to thwart brain damage.
3. Microcephaly
It is common in children and makes the head be small and don't develop. There is no vaccine for barring it. Pregnant women are therefore advised to steer clear of travelling in some areas with the virus that causes the disease, zika virus.
4. Dengue fever.
It is a dangerous malady and its symptoms may be mild or severe. The common signs linked to it include high fever and bleeding on the nose that subsides after sometimes.
You are urged to see a doctor when you start experiencing dengue hemorrhagic fever.