2007-08-03 08:36:46 · 3 answers · asked by Marcie P 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Dengue Fever
Dengue fever is typically characterized by symptoms like
severe headaches, fever, nausea and vomiting and pains in t
the joints or bones. Some may mistake Dengue fever for a
bad case of the flu.
Malaria
Symptoms include fever, chills, muscle aches, fatigue,
nausea and vomiting. Patients with malaria may also
mistake their symptoms for flu symptoms.
Viral Encephalitis
Viral encephalitis is a serious disease that results in brain
inflammation. There are multiple causes, though many
people with this disease get it from an insect bite (usually a
mosquito bite). Fortunately most patients that contract viral
encephalitis recover fine
West Nile Virus
West Nile Virus has recently invaded the shores of the United
States. The symptoms are also flu-like and may include
muscle and joint aches and pains, headaches, rashes and
fevers.
2007-08-03 08:47:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
West Nile virus, malaria, eastern equine encephalitis, dengue fever...
Listen to CBS news; the West Nile Virus is a frequent topic. Also, check:
http://www.rci.rutgers.edu/~insects/disease.htm
2007-08-03 15:41:40 · answer #2 · answered by Nothingusefullearnedinschool 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
West nile? (that's always the discussion about mosquito borne problems)...
2007-08-03 15:39:13 · answer #3 · answered by Yestheyrefake 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋