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Mosquito-Borne Diseases

Overview

Mosquito borne diseases are prominent in every state in America including Virginia. The variations and occurrences of  these diseases differ from state to state due to climate differences, geographic locations, and presence of mosquitoes. It is important to be educated about these diseases in order to prevent infection and transmission. Links to the different mosquito borne diseases that are known to be in Virginia, could spread to Virginia, and have been in Virginia in the past can be found to the left.

Terms to Know

  • Encephalitis: The inflammation of the brain

  • Alphavirus: Is a single stranded RNA genome that can be incapacitating or fatal if received. Mosquito-borne virus

  • Arbovirus: Arthropod-borne virus

  • Pathogens: Disease causing biological material

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