Mosquitoes
What it does: The persistent hum, the itchy bites, the satisfaction when you swat one successfully – we all know mosquitoes. But mosquitoes are carriers of some of the world’s most deadly diseases. Mosquito-borne illnesses in the U.S. and across the world include Malaria, Chikungunya, Dog Heartworm, Dengue, Yellow Fever, Eastern Equine Encephalitis, St Louis Encephalitis, LaCrosse Encephalitis, Western Equine Encephalitis, and West Nile Virus.
What to do: To protect yourself against a mosquito bite, wear insect repellent and cover your arms and legs. After traveling, visit your doctor immediately if you develop a fever, joint pain, or headache.
