Mosquito-borne illnesses surge in U.S

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West Nile encephalitis

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As mosquito-borne illnesses spread, here's how to tell West Nile, dengue and EEE apart

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At least eighteen deaths have been reported in the U.S. this year from West Nile virus, eastern equine encephalitis and dengue.

The viruses that cause all three illnesses are transmitted to humans via mosquito bites.

The majority of people with the virus do not present with symptoms, but about one in five will experience fever along with headaches, body aches, joint pain, diarrhea, vomiting, or a rash.

Dengue vaccine is available in the U.S. and is FDA approved for children between ages 9 and 16 .

Dengue can be caused by dengue virus strains 1 , 2 , 3 or 4 , with a person being infected multiple times over the course of their life.

Prevention methods include using effective mosquito repellents, wearing long-sleeve shirts and long pants.

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