There is a constant increase in the number of diseases that vectors are carrying nowadays, not to mention the ever-changing and progressing adaptability of the viruses and bacteria that they carry. Some diseases have even started to become rare because of the great progress in the evolution of bacteria.
Deadly Diseases Mosquitos Carry
While some diseases have already seemed to have disappeared, some seem to be re-emerging in a greater way such as Trypanosomiasis. These diseases are spread due to the very evident change of climate over the whole earth such as Dengue, Lyme disease, Chikungunya, etc. Let us briefly walk you through the different diseases that can be transmitted by the vectors that we have today.
Malaria
Malaria is one of the main concerns when it comes to diseases by people who tend to travel a lot in the very tropical and subtropical countries in the world. It’s one of the viruses that are known to project a very fatal outcome to its victim. This disease is the effect of unicellular blood-dwelling parasites that are transmitted by one mosquito from host to host.
Chikungunya Virus
The famous Chikungunya Virus is known to be brought by what is called Alphavirus. The virus is only transmitted to human beings through a bite of a genus mosquito called Aedes which is a diurnal vector. This disease is known to be very blatant in the countries of Southeast Asia, Africa, and even in the subcontinent of India. Chikungunya Virus is also known to progress through the form of outbreaks. While the disease seems to be so blatant, it sometimes goes unnoticed. Usually, the first few symptoms of this virus are that a person who acquired it will have fever along with severe joint and muscle pain. While it may be tagged as a fever, it can still lead to death due to the other effects the virus can cause.
Dengue Fever
This illness is caused by a vector called the Flavivirus which is still undergoing through a very powerful resurgence. It is also transferred by mosquitoes through biting on their hosts called the genus Aedes which are known to reproduce simply anywhere that has stagnant water. The disease is often called for in the areas of Australia, the Indian Ocean, the Caribbean, Oceania, Australia, Southeast Asia, America, and some parts of Africa.
Yellow Fever
This disease is also caused by the Flavivirus, also transmitted through a mosquito bite in the Aedes genus family. Originally, this virus’ natural host are the monkeys living in the forests which was only transmitted accidentally to humans civilization. The disease is known to have an endemic-sporadic pattern that affects a lot of tropical and subtropical countries in both South America and Africa. While it can be so alarming to know all about these things, we’d like to bring you the good news that there are a lot of things you can do to avoid this. But the best thing is to call Go-Forth Home Services, your local pest control company. Let us help you create a safer environment for you and your loved ones!