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| Mosquitoes are a health threat to you and your family. They disturb your sleep, cause itchy bites and are a general nuisance. They cause diseases such as Malaria, Dengue and Japanese Encephalitis. |
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| Malaria |
| Malaria is a disease caused by a parasite carried by Anopheles mosquito, which is transmitted through its bite. The infected person becomes anaemic as the parasite attacks the red blood cells. The consequences of this disease can be dangerous. It can even lead to death. It is widespread in Asia, South Africa and South America, as the mosquitoes need temperature more than 16 degree C to multiply. |
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| Symptoms of an acute malarial attack may include fever, sweating, headache, muscle pain, stomach upset and respiratory problems. The severity depends upon the amount of parasites infecting the body. |
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| Plasmodium falciparum causes the most severe form of malaria. It can invade red blood cells and cause severe damage to many organs, including kidneys and brain. Cerebral malaria is characterized by rise in body temperature, unconsciousness, convulsions, coma and even death. |
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| Infected humans cannot transfer the disease directly. However, it can be transferred through blood transfusion, from mother to unborn child and through infected syringes. |
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| Malaria is caused by the bite of Anopheles mosquito. The disease can be fatal if not cured in time. The best way is to protect oneself from mosquito bites. |
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| Dengue fever symptoms include sudden fever lasting 2-7 days, pain behind the eyes which worsens with eye movement, severe aches in the forehead, muscle and joint pains, measle-like rash on the chest and upper arms, nausea and vomiting. |
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Dengue Haemorrhagic fever is a second most severe form in which bleeding and occasionally shock occurs, leading to death if not treated. It is most serious in children. |
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| Treatment does not immunize an individual completely, so the disease may re-occur. There is no permanent treatment to it. The best way is to protect oneself from mosquito bites. |
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| Japanese Encephalitis |
| Japanese Encephalitis is found in South East Asian countries including India. This disease is typically associated with rural communities or urban communities within flight range of the Culex mosquito. Human infections tend to happen due to excessive rainfall or irrigation practices, which cause increase in vector density.
The incubation period for Japanese Encephalitis is estimated to be between 1-2 weeks, with symptoms usually occurring 6-8 days after being bitten. |
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| Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain.
Headaches and fever are some mild symptoms. However, in severe cases, an individual can develop confusion, delirium, disorientation, stupor, tremor, altered levels of consciousness, convulsions, especially in children. |
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| Immediate medication should be started on detection of this disease, as the consequences can be very dangerous. The illness is fatal in 25-30% cases. Amongst survivors 30 % develop paralysis.
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| It is spread through bite of the Culex mosquito. The disease can be controlled through vaccination. But the best way is to protect from mosquito bites by using repellents.
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| As with many insect borne diseases, people are encouraged to use safety measures rather than seeking treatment later. The best solution is to keep these insects away from your homes. The following products are effective in killing mosquitoes: |
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