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Mosquito-borne diseases are significant global health concerns, transmitted by various species of mosquitoes. Understanding the specific mosquito vectors, associated diseases, and effective prevention strategies is crucial for reducing the burden of these infections.
Disease | Mosquito Vector | Additional Information |
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Malaria | Anopheles mosquito | Primarily transmitted in tropical and subtropical regions. |
Dengue | Aedes aegypti (rarely Aedes albopictus) | This mosquito tends to bite just after dawn and just before sunset. |
Yellow Fever | Aedes aegypti | Feeds during daylight hours and can cause severe liver disease. |
Chikungunya | Aedes aegypti | Causes debilitating joint pain and fever. |
Japanese Encephalitis | Culicine mosquito found in rice paddies | High mortality rate and can lead to neurological complications. |
Disease | Clinical Features |
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Malaria | Fever, chills, sweats, headache, nausea, vomiting, and fatigue. |
Dengue | High fever, severe headache, pain behind the eyes, joint and muscle pain, rash, and mild bleeding. |
Yellow Fever | Fever, chills, severe headache, back pain, general body aches, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and weakness. |
Chikungunya | Fever, joint pain, headache, muscle pain, joint swelling, or rash. |
Japanese Encephalitis | Fever, headache, vomiting, confusion, and in severe cases, seizures, paralysis, or coma. |