Mosquito-Borne Encephalitis

DESCRIPTION
  • Virus transmitted between animals by mosquitoes
LOCATION
  • Throughout United States
CAUSE
  • Disease that affects the central nervous system
SYMPTOMS
  • Unapparent: fever, headache, musculoskeletal pain, malaise
  • Mild: severe illness in the central nervous system
TREATMENT
  • Seek medical attention from a physician right away
PREVENTION
  • Avoid exposure to mosquitoes during early evening
  • Use mosquito repellants
OTHER FACTS
  • No vaccines are available for humans