What are the symptoms of mosquito-borne illness?
Many people may not even know they are infected with an arbovirus. When symptoms do occur (2-15 days after the bite of an infected mosquito), they may include fever, headache, fatigue, dizziness, weakness and confusion. WNV may also cause a rash or muscle weakness. People 50 or older tend to be more severely affected by SLE or WNV. The most severe cases can lead to coma and death. What to do to reduce the risk of becoming infected with mosquito-borne illness? Mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing or slow-moving water, like ditches or storm water basins that do not drain. Unattended weeds, tall grass and bushes provide adult mosquitoes with hiding places during the day. They can enter homes through unscreened windows and doors or broken screens. Protect your home from mosquitoes: • Make sure that doors and windows have tight-fitting screens. Repair or replace all screens that have tears or holes. • Remove any open containers or tires that can potentially hold water. • Make sure roof gut
