Depending on the individual skin reaction, the bite of the tiger mosquito leads to the appearance of eczema. It is very itchy and looks like a flat circular spot with red edges, 2-5 cm in diameter, hard and hot to the touch.
The tiger mosquito is native to South Asia PHOTO The truth
Unlike the common mosquito, which is active at night and produces a specific noise, the tiger mosquito is quieter and diurnal – it bites during the day, especially in the morning and evening, it shows nature.com.
In general, the tiger mosquito is less than 5 mm long, but its size can vary from 2 to 10 mm;
This mosquito species has black and white stripes on both its body and legs. A specific feature is the white dorsal line, which runs from the head to the central area of the back, right Anses – National Agency for Food, Environment and Labor Health Safety in France.
The Asian mosquito is a dangerous species that is associated with a high risk of transmitting life-threatening diseases. The presence of tiger mosquitoes in Romania requires the adoption of preventive measures, such as the use of insect repellent solutions. If you experience symptoms of infections transmitted by the tiger mosquito, see your doctor for diagnosis and treatment.
What diseases can they transmit?
At the same time, the tiger mosquito is the carrier of pathogens that produce diseases with epidemic potential.
West Nile virus is transmitted by tiger mosquitoes that have previously bitten infected birds. In 80% of cases it produces no manifestations, and in 20% of cases it is associated with the following symptomatology, presented by the World Health Organization: headaches; fever; nausea; vomiting; fatigue; muscle pain; skin eczema and swollen lymph nodes (sometimes).
Severe infections are neuroinvasive and cause serious complications, such as encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) or meningitis (inflammation of the meninges, the covering that protects the brain and spinal cord). Symptoms appear 3-14 days after contacting the virus.
Febra Dengue
The disease is caused by the Dengue virus infection and, according to specialists, the symptoms include: acute high fever; muscle and joint pain; skin eczema; nausea; vomiting; pain behind the eyes; swelling of the lymph nodes.
Symptoms appear 4-10 days after contacting the virus. They usually get better within 2 weeks, but in some cases the infection can be severe and life-threatening.
Zika fever
Zika virus infection produces the following symptoms: fever; muscle and joint pain; feeling sick; eczema; conjunctivitis; headaches.
Symptoms begin 3-14 days after contact with the virus and last 2-7 days. However, most patients do not develop symptoms. In pregnant women, Zika virus can cause fetal complications such as birth defects and premature birth.
2023-09-11 07:55:12
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