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Diseases transmitted by mosquitoes\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003C\/h1\u003E\n \u003C\/div\u003E\n \n\n\n\n \u003Cdiv class=\u0022clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-description field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022responsive-table\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctable\u003E\n\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\n\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\u0022Diseases transmitted by mosquitoes icon\u0022 data-entity-type=\u0022file\u0022 data-entity-uuid=\u002247e1ce3e-dfa4-489d-97ca-2c042049b1bf\u0022 src=\u0022\/sites\/default\/files\/inline-images\/IFRC_Diseases%20transmitted%20by%20mosquitoes%20illustration_3.png\u0022 class=\u0022align-center\u0022\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd\u003EDisease tools:\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\t\t\t\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\t\t\t12. Chikungunya\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\t\t\t13. Dengue fever\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\t\t\t14. Malaria\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\t\t\t15. Zika virus infection\u003C\/td\u003E\n\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\n\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMosquitoes transmit many diseases to humans when they penetrate the skin with their proboscis to draw blood. The diseases they transmit include \u003Cstrong\u003Echikungunya, dengue fever, malaria and Zika virus infection.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow are these diseases transmitted?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\nThis group of diseases is transmitted by mosquitoes that carry germs. When mosquitoes bite someone, they insert the germs into the blood of that person, causing him or her to get the disease.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat symptoms do they cause?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\nThe diseases in this group are caused by different germs. However, they all cause high fever, acute physical pain and tiredness. Malaria causes a fever that goes up and down, with spells of extreme fever and shivering. Dengue fever can sometimes cause bleeding of the gums and bleeding under the skin, in addition to fever. Zika virus disease includes mild fever, skin rash, conjunctivitis, muscle and joint pain, and malaise or headache. Chikungunya causes fever and severe joint pain and sometimes muscle pain, headache, nausea, fatigue and rash.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow do we prevent the spread of these diseases?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\nThese diseases are controlled principally by preventing mosquitoes from breeding and biting humans. This is done in several simple ways:\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003Ea) Vector control\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EApply appropriate insecticide or larvicide to outdoor water storage containers.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPrevent mosquitoes from breeding by covering domestic water storage containers and emptying and cleaning them every week.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETake action to reduce the number of habitats suitable for egg-laying.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDispose of solid waste properly and remove mosquito habitats that are man-made.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003Eb) Avoid contact with mosquitoes\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EProtect yourself from physical contact with mosquitoes by using bed-nets, window screens, long-sleeved clothes and materials treated with insecticide.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to deal with cases of these diseases?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\nVolunteers cannot treat people who are sick from a disease that mosquitoes have transmitted. Those who are sick need to be treated by health professionals in a health centre. Volunteers can help by identifying cases of high fever (suspected malaria or dengue fever) and referring them to health professionals. Depending on the diseases and tasks, volunteers may need to wear personal protection equipment, including insect repellent.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to detect an epidemic?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\nWhen many more people than usual have a high fever combined with any of the other symptoms mentioned above, in a place known to have malaria, dengue fever, Zika virus disease or Chikungunya, an epidemic is suspected. It is the role of the health authorities to confirm an outbreak.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022responsive-table\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctable\u003E\n\u003Cthead\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\n\u003Cth\u003EThe epidemic\u003C\/th\u003E\n\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/thead\u003E\n\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\n\u003Ctd\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWho?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\t\t\tAnyone can suffer from diseases transmitted by mosquitoes, but young children are especially vulnerable. People who sleep without mosquito nets or beside water on which mosquitoes lay their eggs are more at risk. People who are new to an area that has high rates of malaria or dengue may be at increased risk.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhere?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\t\t\tMosquito-borne diseases are present in several regions and countries all the time. Most of these places are tropical with ponds or lakes.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhen?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\t\t\tEpidemics occur more frequently in the rainy season, when mosquitoes breed more intensively, or after natural disasters (especially floods).\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhy?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\n\t\t\tPeople are more likely to be bitten and acquire these diseases when mosquitoes breed in the rainy season, when there are unusual numbers of mosquitoes, or if people do not protect themselves against mosquito bites.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003C\/td\u003E\n\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\n\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to deal with an epidemic?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\nIf an epidemic of a disease transmitted by mosquitoes occurs in your community, you can take several actions:\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u0026nbsp;Build trust with members of the community.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EInvolve members of the community in efforts to control the epidemic.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFamiliarize yourself with the culture of your community.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDetect suspected cases and refer them to health facilities for treatment.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDistribute mosquito nets and teach people how to use them.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETeach members of the community how to identify the disease and protect themselves from mosquitoes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EControl breeding sites, spray houses with insecticides, sleep under long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ENew vaccines and preventive medicines are being developed for some vector-borne diseases. These may be used in epidemics in the future.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat can volunteers do?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\nManaging an epidemic involves treating cases but also preventing the disease from spreading and slowing the epidemic down. Volunteers can play a major role in helping to slow epidemic diseases transmitted by mosquitoes.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou can:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDistribute mosquito nets and teach the community how to use them.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMobilize members of the community to adopt safe practices and teach people to identify and prevent the diseases (using BCC).\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMonitor the disease through house-to-house visits.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ERefer cases to health facilities.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EOrganize community clean-up campaigns to eliminate mosquito breeding sites.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EParticipate in vector control, after receiving training, under the supervision of water and sanitation or vector control specialists.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGive psychosocial support to sick people and their families.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022color:#2980b9;\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EParticipate\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022color:#2980b9;\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EDiscuss in your group a possible mosquito-borne epidemic in your community. Look at the disease tools for mosquito-borne diseases and select the appropriate action and message tools for each. Discuss with your facilitator the similarities and differences between the tools for each disease in this category.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022color:#2980b9;\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EIt is important to recognize that behaviour change and vector control are the most effective ways to end epidemics in this category. Discuss in your group how difficult vector control would be in your community.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n \n \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/article\u003E\n","settings":null}]