Types of Mosquito-Borne Viruses

Mosquito-Borne Viruses

Mosquitoes are more than a nuisance – they can transmit pathogens that can cause diseases in humans and animals. Preventing mosquito bites is the best way to reduce the risk of mosquito-borne disease. Mosquitoes can be found in many different environments and you may not always notice when you have been bitten. Mosquito activity in Florida can be year round. Try to protect yourself to avoid a mosquito-borne diseases. Learn more about these viruses below.

Chikungunya Fever

Chikungunya fever (CHIK) is a viral infection spread through the bite of an infected mosquito, similar to West Nile and dengue.

Dengue Fever

Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne disease related to the viruses that cause West Nile and yellow fever.

Eastern Equine Encephalitis

Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) is a rare disease that is spread to horses and humans by infected mosquitoes. It is among the most serious of a…

Malaria

Malaria is not endemic in the U.S. This means it does not regularly occur or spread in the U.S. In a typical year, the U.S. reports about 2,000 cases…

Rift Valley Fever

Rift Valley fever (RVF) is an acute, fever-causing disease caused by RVF virus, a bunyavirus that is transmitted by a mosquitoes to domestic livestock…

St. Louis Encephalitis

St. Louis encephalitis (SLE) virus is a mosquito-borne flavivirus that is maintained in a cycle between Culex mosquitoes and birds.

West Nile Virus

Symptoms of West Nile Virus may include headache, fever, fatigue, dizziness, weakness and confusion. Health care providers should contact their county…

Yellow Fever Virus

Yellow fever is caused by a virus that is found in Africa and South America.

ZIKA

Zika virus is most commonly spread to people by the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito. It can also be spread through sex from a person who is…

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