Disease and virus information
Protecting yourself from insect and tick bites is essential—not just to avoid discomfort, but also to prevent potential health risks. Mosquito bites can transmit serious diseases such as malaria, chikungunya, Zika virus, dengue fever, and yellow fever, while tick bites can lead to Lyme disease or tick-borne encephaliti
Common mosquito borne diseases include:
Malaria – Caused by Plasmodium parasites transmitted by Anopheles mosquitoes. Symptoms include fever, chills, and fatigue.
Dengue Fever – Spread by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, found in tropical and subtropical regions. It causes high fever, severe joint pain, and rash.
Zika Virus – Also transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes; often mild but can cause birth defects if contracted during pregnancy.
Chikungunya – Leads to fever and severe joint pain, mainly spread in Africa, Asia, and the Americas by Aedes mosquitoes.
West Nile Virus – Spread by Culex mosquitoes, it can cause flu-like symptoms and, in rare cases, neurological complications.
Yellow Fever – A viral disease transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, mainly in Africa and South America, known for causing fever and jaundice.
While most of these diseases are found in tropical regions, global travel and climate change mean mosquitoes can carry viruses to new areas — making protection more important than ever.