Which disease is transmitted by insect and animal bites?

Varieties of diseases are carried by insects and animals, transferred to you by their bite. Most of the time diseases are spread by bacteria and viruses that are carried by insects and animals.
People are usually attacked by these diseases directly through insect or animal bites or insect feces or other close contacts with these insects or animals. If we talk about the instant solution to stay safe from these diseases then wear insect repellent.

Diseases we get from insects?

Sandfly fever/ Three Day Fever

 

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Have you heard about Sandfly fever also known as Three-day fever? We often deal with fever, muscle pain, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and headache. These symptoms can be because of Sandfly fever.
And the one who awards this problematic situation is Sandfly (a tiny insect with a brownish body and yellow wings).

Dengue, Malaria, Chikungunia, and Yellow Fever

Mosquito seems to be quite simple and the insect we can see on daily basis. But do you know how dangerous it is to mosquito being around? A mosquito can spread so many diseases that can make you and your family ill.

 

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A few very common and well-known but dangerous diseases that mosquitoes spread are Malaria, Dengue, Zika virus, Yellow Fever, chikungunya, etc. Most of them are spread by the Aedes mosquito except malaria which Anopheles spread.

Murine Typhus and Bubonic Plague

Murine typhus is a disease mostly in southwestern states people face. It’s not a very common disease but few cases are still reported affected by Murine Typhus. People suffering from Murine Typhus can also be found in NorthAmerica.
We have talked about Murine Typhus do you know who is the transmitter of this insect. Its flea very common insect but spreads dangerous diseases.
One more scary disease that comes to my mind name as Bubonic Plague is a well-known flea transmitted disease.

Diseases we get from animal bites

Zoonotic disease

It’s an infectious disease that is spread from animal to human by working closely with the infectious animal. It can also be spread by being in contact with water or soil that is contaminated by the infectious animal.
A person can get Q- Fever due to this infection. The only solution to prevent this infection is getting the vaccine.

Rabies

It’s a disease that is caused by a virus and a person or mammal gets this disease when another infected animal bites. Rabies cannot be treated once symptoms start showing, the only solution to prevent this is vaccination.

Cat Scratch Disease (CSD)

CSD (Cat Scratch Disease) is a disease a person gets from cat bites or scratches, it is also known as cat scratch fever. It’s a fungal infection, and if a person dealing with mild symptoms then usually gets better without any treatment.

Salmonella

Chicks and ducklings are a great attraction to kids and elders as well. But be careful, they can be the reason behind your illness. Ducklings and chicks spread a disease name salmonella. So if you are going to play with them and handle make sure to take the precautionary steps to prevent infection.





  • Nov 20, 2021
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