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Chapter 5

Mosquito-Borne Disease

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What is an animal host for West Nile Virus? Birds
What can be a host for La Crosse Encephalitis? Small mammals such as squirrels and rabbits
Which mosquito-borne diseases are known to occur in Minnesota? West Nile Virus, La Cross Encephalitis, Eastern Equine Encephalitis, Jamestown Canyon Virus
What disease(s) can mosquitoes transmit to dogs? Dog heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis)
Which mosquito species transmits West Nile Virus to humans? Culex tarsalis
How do mosquitoes transmit disease? Take a blood meal from an infected host, then transmit it through their next bloodmeal.
What is the primary vector of La Cross Encephalitis? Aedes triseriatus
What is biological transmission? The process in which a pathogen is carried and replicates or develops within the vector's body and then is transmitted into a susceptible host.
What is the CDC? Centers for Disease Control, a national public health agency.
What is Eastern Equine Encephalitis? A mosquito-borne disease that may cause encephalitis.
What is encephalitis? An inflammation of the brain.
What is a host? A living animal or plant on or in which a parasite or virus lives or replicates
What is Jamestown Canyon Virus Disease? An emerging mosquito-borne viral disease closely related to La Crosse encephalitis
What is La Crosse Encephalitis? A mosquito-borne disease that may cause encephalitis and primarily affects children.
What is mechanical transmission? The process by which an insect transports disease on its feet, hair, or other body surfaces.
What is a pathogen? A bacteria, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease.
What is a vector? An organism that transmits a pathogen.
What is West Nile Virus? A mosquito-borne virus that affects humans, horses, and birds.
True or False: In Minnesota, most mosquitoes do not carry disease. True
True or False: Depending on the species, a mosquito's immune system may destroy a virus, or it may transmit the virus to humans or animals. True
During what timeframe are humans most susceptible to mosquito-borne disease? July through September
True or False: Many mosquito-borne illnesses have common treatments and are rarely fatal. False
What are some symptoms of West Nile Virus? Head and body aches, rashes on the body's trunk, and swollen lymph glands. May cause more severe symptoms and death.
What are some symptoms of EEE? Headache, high fever, vomiting, and chills. May also include seizure and death.
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