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Medical Conditions - Mosquito Borne Infections

Mosquito-borne infections are spread by the bite of the infected mosquito. Diseases spread by mosquitoes are the Zika virus, West Nile virus, chikungunya virus, dengue, malaria, yellow fever, filariasis, ross river fever, and Saint Louis encephalitis, and Japanese encephalitis.

All mosquito borne-infections Q&A

Why do I get a rash after drinking alcohol?

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What filariasis prevention tips should I follow?

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How can a 50-year-old man prevent mosquito borne diseases?

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How do I prevent getting dengue while travelling?

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Is HIV transmission possible through mosquitoes?

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Can mosquito bites cause Zika and West Nile virus infections?

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Can Doxycycline help in malaria prevention?

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What are the precautions to be taken for dengue fever?

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How to manage an outbreak of Jamestown Canyon encephalitis?

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My friend has been asked to go for blood transfusion for dengue. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In dengue infection, the platelets are destroyed and thus cause a low platelet count.

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