Diseases Carried By Mosquitoes

It is the rare individual that loves mosquitoes. Not only is that buzzing noise and subsequent bite annoying, it can lead to far more than just an itchy bite. Yes, mosquitoes carry some very nasty, deadly diseases that can even kill you.

Mosquitoes are deadly weapons of mass destruction. They are unaffected by major diseases, but spread them wherever they go. When they prick your skin seeking blood, they inject the disease into your body.

In South America, Asia and Africa, mosquitoes are feared because the transport the Malaria disease. It is a huge problem. Hundreds of millions of cases occur each year, and there appears to be no let up in the future.

As the mosquito bites you, the Malaria parasite enters your blood stream and heads to the liver where it reproduces. Dehydration can lead to death, but symptoms usually stop with fever, fatigue, diarrhea and shaking.

A step up from Malaria is Dengue Fever. Dengue used to be fairly isolated, but has now spread to over 100 countries through Africa and Asia thanks to the friendly mosquito. There is no cure to the disease and there is an aggressive version that kills.

Dengue Fever carries a scary reputation because of the worst case scenario that can arise. You get a fever, the shakes and sweats. Then, you bleed out from just about everywhere including your gums.

But that is not all. Mosquitoes also carry Encephalitis. A viral infection, this disease attacks your brain and causes it to swell. In fact, it swells so much it is pressed up against the skull and results in brain damage and even death.

Yellow Fever is another doozy transported by mosquitoes. For most people, this viral infection plays out like food poising. For roughly fifteen percent, it is much, much worse than basically anyone would want to imagine.

For a minority of patients, Yellow Fever is a nightmare. It starts with a high temperature that never goes away. Your skin then turns yellow. You then begin to bleed through every orifice including your eyes. At this point, 50 percent of patients die in 10 to 14 days.

At this point, it has probably become obvious that mosquitoes are the bringers of misery and death. Treating all these diseases is impossible, so killing the mosquitoes is critical. Widespread spraying works, but has to be done consistently.

What about around your home? The answer is water. Wherever there is sitting water, mosquitoes can breed. Make sure to walk around the yard and eliminate all standing water.

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John Grimmes is with AllTerrainco.com - makers of natural insect repellent that keeps mosquitoes, flies, gnats and more off you.

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