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Review
. 2018 Sep;45(3):393-407.
doi: 10.1016/j.pop.2018.05.001.

Mosquito-Borne Diseases

Hobart Lee  1 , Sara Halverson  2 , Ngozi Ezinwa  2
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Review

Mosquito-Borne Diseases

Hobart Lee et al. Prim Care. 2018 Sep.

Abstract

Mosquito-borne diseases have become more common as previously geographically isolated diseases have spread globally. Chikungunya, dengue, Japanese encephalitis, malaria, West Nile, yellow fever, and Zika are a few of the common and emerging viral diseases spread by mosquitoes. A thorough patient history, physical, and knowledge of diagnostic testing based on symptom duration is important to make a quick and accurate diagnosis. Because the treatment for many of these diseases is supportive, the emphasis is on reducing risk and spread of infection.

Keywords: Chikungunya; Dengue; Japanese encephalitis; Malaria; Mosquitoes; West Nile; Yellow fever; Zika.

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