10 Deadliest Diseases Caused by Mosquitoes

Last Updated on January 7, 2021

Although there are a few vaccinations, but their effect lasts only for a short period of time and as soon as the vaccine stops, the disease re-originates again.

6. Rift Valley Fever (RVF)

Rift Valley Fever is most common in people who live with animals, such as sheep, buffaloes, goats and cows. The disease is caused by RVF virus, and several reports reveal that RVF has been seriously spreading in different parts of the world. Especially in West Africa, Saudi Arabia and parts of Asia.

5. Murray Valley Encephalitis

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Murray Valley Encephalitis is another deadly disease, scoring the highest rate of victims in Australia. Even though the victims are rarely found, but wherever there is brain tissues’ damage, there is the presence of this disease’s viruses.

The symptoms are usually headaches, neck stiffness, seizure and drowsiness. Once the symptoms start to show, the person infected must be immediately carried to the nearby hospital.

4. Chikungunya

Chikungunya is a disease caused Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, and is among the deadliest diseases. The victim will experience joints pain, headaches, vomiting, back pain and skin rashes. However, this disease can be treated if proper medications are prescribed. Patients also take some pain relieves, like ibuprofen, naproxen and paracetamol.

3. Japanese Encephalitis

Japanese Encephalitis is a severe infectious disease that mainly targets the human brain. This disease is most common is Asia, New Guinea and North Queensland. The simple bite of mosquitoes can can cause serious symptoms, including fever, convulsion, sever headaches and coma. Infected people can actually be cured with vaccinations.

2. Dog Heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis)