Aside from the itchy feeling, a mosquito bite also causes different illnesses. As an overview of its dreadful health effects, outlined below are some of the most common diseases associated with mosquito bites.

Zika Virus is perhaps the most recent controversial manifestation of the said insect bite. It was first recorded in the 1940s in Africa, and since then the virus managed to cross Mexico, the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands, according to WebMD.

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Just last year, this type of virus brought by a certain type of mosquito ravaged the South and Central America. It has been linked to a birth defect known as microcephaly that causes a baby's head to be small and not fully develop.

Least known and experienced by most countries, the chikungunya virus is spreading fast and is affecting major countries like the United States. It is was first recorded in the Caribbean and South America, which causes joint pains that may last for several weeks.

Encephalitis is one of the most deadly and terrible effects of a mosquito bite. Through the said insect bite, a virus that causes inflammation around your brain and spinal cord are passed around the population.

Simple symptoms like fever and sore throat may be prescribed a medication by a doctor. However, with severe symptoms, like seizures, muscle weakness, and even brain damage may require drastic medical procedures more than simple fever medication.

Lastly, perhaps one of the most highly publicized effect of a mosquito bite is dengue fever. In the last few decades, outbreaks were reported in the parts of South Texas, Hawaii, and the Florida Keys, despite being more prevalent in parts of Africa, Asia, Pacific Islands, Central and South America, and the Caribbean.

The principal symptoms of dengue fever would include but not limited to a severe headache, severe eye pain (behind eyes), joint pain, muscle and/or bone pain, rash, and even mild bleeding manifestations, according to CDC. Noticing these signs, experts suggest that one should immediately see a doctor for thorough examination.

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