If there is one insect that everyone unanimously annoys, it is the mosquito. These tiny creatures come humming around your ears and then suck the blood out of your body. And the worst part is that they don’t stop here. They are also carriers of many diseases that can make you really sick. Today, as we celebrate World Mosquito Day, let us take a look at the 5 most dangerous diseases that are spread by mosquitoes, which not only give you pain, but also have the power to kill you eventually if not treated immediately. Here is the list:
dengue
It is one of the deadliest diseases caused by mosquitoes. People living mainly in tropical and sub-tropical regions are the victims of the bite of the Aedes mosquito which is responsible for spreading the disease. What starts as a headache, body aches and fever, soon turns into worse health conditions. Although no definitive treatment has yet been developed for dengue fever, doctors usually recommend acetaminophen.
Malaria
The disease is caused by Plasmodium falciparum or Plasmodium vivax which are transmitted by female Anopheles mosquitoes. They bite the human body and transfer the virus to the bloodstream which goes directly to the liver and affects. Malaria parasites multiply rapidly inside the human body and cause chills, sweating, muscle aches and fever. For the treatment of malaria, doctors recommend medicines made from quinine.
West Nile virus
West Nile virus, caused by Culex mosquitoes, is mainly seen in birds and animals. However, some medical reports suggest that it can also affect human cells – most of the virus is transferred from mothers to babies through breastfeeding. The virus directly affects the blood circulation system in the body and also affects the brain cells. If left untreated for a long time, it can lead to convulsions, coma, and eventually death.
yellow fever
Most commonly seen in Africa and South America, yellow fever is transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. Since the virus remains in the human body for an incubation period of 3 to 7 days, it is only then that symptoms begin to appear. Symptoms mainly include severe headache, fever and nausea. Temporary treatments have been developed for yellow fever, however, in most cases, if the vaccine stops working, patients are seen to relapse. Extreme hygiene and health conditions are advised to avoid yellow fever.
Chikungunya
Chikungunya caused by Aedes mosquitoes causes joint pain, headache, vomiting, back pain and skin rash. However, the disease can be managed if proper treatment is provided.
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