Mosquito-borne illnesses include West Nile virus, St. Louis encephalitis, and Eastern Equine encephalitis. These illnesses affect birds, animals and humans, causing flu-like symptoms in people who are bitten by infected mosquitoes. Occasionally, illness can be severe, leading to meningitis or encephalitis.
There are five main types of viral diseases in Mississippi carried by mosquitoes. For more information on these diseases, click here.
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