Worldwide Dangers of Mosquitoes
Examining the Most Dangerous Killer and Fighting Malaria
A mother frantically says her son’s name, again and again, in the half-empty acute-care room in a provincial hospital in western Kenya.
Her young boy is unconscious with malaria and lies on a bed pushed up against a wall, its paint faded and peeling. When her son does not respond, she begins to softly pat his face with an open hand, desperately hoping to wake him up: “Kevin. Kevin. Kevin. No response.”
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Mosquitoes seem to be everywhere when the weather gets warmer, and they buzz in your ears when you are outside relaxing in the garden, or when you are trying to sleep. This is the most annoying sound as you know that the insect will soon attack, suck your blood and leave you with red sores and itchy skin.
At that moment discomfort is the only thing that crosses your mind, but mosquito bites are not just something annoying; they can be deadly. Mosquitoes carry infectious, life- threatening diseases and may put your health or your life at risk.
And now, because of the global warming, mosquitoes have spread to almost every country of the world.
Mosquitoes usually thrive in hot climates but now that the planet seems to become warmer and warmer every year, these dangerous insects can be found everywhere in the world.
There are millions of victims who have contracted life-threatening diseases because of mosquito bites, and the ones who are most in danger are children and elderly people whose immune system is not strong enough to fight those killer-diseases successfully.
Now that the deadly mosquito is increasing in numbers in the UK, USA and internationally, it is very important that you order a mosquito repellent that works and helps keep you safe.
“They are public enemy number one in the fight against global infectious disease”
National Geographic
Different species of mosquitoes carry different diseases. Scientists have managed to identify more than 3000 species, and each one can carry a certain disease. People don’t know how to deal with this health-hazard. Vaccines and medicines don’t always prove effective and Malaria, Dengue Fever, the West Nile Virus, and Yellow Fever can all be fatal for some unlucky ones who have contracted one of them.
“It had never crossed my mind that I would catch malaria during my holidays in Asia and I went without taking any precautions against mosquito bites.
My case was a severe one, and I had to stay in hospital for about ten days with fever, vomiting and strong headaches. It was the worst time of my life.
After that, I tried to find an effective mosquito repellent and some friends I told about my ordeal recommended MosquitoPatch™. The information I then found on the Internet was all I needed to know about the way MosquitoPatch™ works and how effective it is.
I used the patch on my next trip and not even one mosquito came near me. I was completely bite-free and felt safe even when I had to be outdoors all night long. Now, I use MosquitoPatch™ on every trip I go, and I make sure it’s the first thing to pack. I’d like to give many thanks to the scientists and manufacturers who created MosquitoPatch™ and have saved us from bites and dangerous diseases!”
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MOSQUITOES ARE NOW CLOSER TO YOU DUE TO GLOBAL WARMING
Most people think that mosquitoes can only be found in tropical, exotic countries where the climate is hot. This is one of the many misconceptions about mosquitoes, since they have actually spread to colder countries all over the world. Global warming makes things even worse, and in the last decade mosquito-transmitted diseases have often appeared in many European countries causing great alarm to the general population and to international health organisations.
“The World Health Organisation (WHO) says global warming could lead to a major increase in insect-borne diseases in Britain and Europe.”
BBC News
As the planet gets warmer, heat and humidity have created a more favourable breeding ground for mosquitoes. Recently, scientists identified 33 mosquito species in the UK and chances are that more will appear as long as the climate keeps getting warmer.
The government has asked for immediate precautionary measures to be taken, so that the population can be protected against life-threatening diseases such as malaria and encephalitis.
“Met Office forecasts of a heat-wave in August to follow the exceptionally wet start to the summer come with a bite. Scientists are predicting that weather conditions in the UK could be “extremely conducive” to the spread of the most unwelcome of guests – the parasite-infested mosquito.”
The Independent
Mosquito threats are not found only in exotic countries and hot climates. Climate has been changing for the last decades and warm weather has brought mosquitoes and mosquito-transmitted diseases closer to home. Doctors and health care providers advise people to get an effective mosquito repellent to use both at home and when travelling abroad.
More than 2000 people from the UK have contracted malaria while travelling to warmer climates. Proper protection will prevent the spread of the disease especially now that the mosquito population is increasing at home.
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MOSQUITO-RELATED DISEASES YOU CAN CONTRACT
Mosquito-related diseases are the main killers of humans on earth and despite advances in the medical field this danger doesn’t seem at all easy to be eliminated.
Mosquitoes are actually nectar-drinking, not blood-drinking insects, but there is a period when female mosquitoes need to drink blood. During their breeding season, female mosquitoes need iron and proteins to produce their eggs. The problem is that when they bite they leave dangerous viruses and parasites in the human blood. When diseases are contracted, treatment doesn’t always prove effective so unfortunately millions of human lives are lost.
Not all of the mosquito species carry the same diseases, and getting vaccinated against all of them is practically impossible. Travellers, holiday makers and those who enjoy spending long hours near lakes or rivers must always use effective mosquito repellents.
Malaria:
Malaria is another infectious, mosquito-related disease that is caused by Plasmodium, a parasite that mosquitoes inject into human blood. Malaria is the most prevalent disease in the world and it is a serious problem in areas of Africa, Asia and parts of Central and South America, while due to the global warming it can easily spread to the rest of the world.
Malaria kills between 1 and 3 million people a year, it occurs in about 100 countries, and approximately 40% of the world population is in danger of contracting the disease. For people who are living or travelling to places plagued by malaria precautionary measures must always be taken.
Symptoms are similar to the ones of the flu with high fever, sweats and chills, muscle aches and headaches. Some patients also develop cough, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. In serious conditions when the disease has damaged the liver and the red blood cells, the skin and the white of the eyes become yellow. This is called “jaundice.”
If remained untreated malaria is fatal, but in spite of being properly treated about 15%-20% of the patients die.
Dengue Fever:
This is another acute disease transmitted by mosquito bites which in some cases might be life-threatening. Its symptoms can be very painful and this is the reason why Dengue Fever is also called “Break-Bone Fever.”
It seems that Dengue Fever has spread all over the world with incidents in Europe, USA and Asia, particularly in the South of China. Mosquitoes carrying these diseases travel in daylight and bite not only at dusk or dawn but during the whole day, especially when they are indoors. This increases the danger of contracting the disease and the World Health Organization estimates that there are about 50 million dengue fever cases in the world every year.
Symptoms range from mild headaches in the beginning, to severe headaches, high fever and body pains, later on. Other symptoms are: nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, pains in the joints and muscles, and pains behind the eyes.
The West Nile Virus:
This is the most insidious of all mosquito-related diseases and it is also called “hidden killer.” The West Nile Virus is not found only in hot climates but several cases appear in Europe and USA every year.
It starts with no symptoms and the infected people may not understand that they have contracted such a serious disease. When symptoms appear they range from headaches, high fever and tremors to convulsions, muscle weakness, paralysis or coma.
If the virus enters the brain, it can cause encephalitis which may lead to death.
Yellow Fever:
This is another very serious mosquito-transmitted disease which can be found mainly in very hot, tropical climates. Infection starts with bites of vector mosquitoes and travellers to exotic places must either be vaccinated or take effective, preventive mosquito-repelling measures.
During the first 3-4 days, patients have mild symptoms as this is the incubation period. In about 15% of the cases a more serious form of the disease appears and about 50% of them can be fatal as the virus damages the liver and the kidneys.
Yellow Fever is a hemorrhagic disease and symptoms are: high fever, headaches, nausea, vomiting, jaundice, and bleeding.
Encephalitis:
Encephalitis is a serious inflammation of the brain, and according to clinical studies in the UK, those who are mostly at risk are children and adults over the age of 55.
Mosquitoes can pick up this virus from birds and they can transmit the disease to other animals or humans. The human body is a “dead end” host as it does not produce enough viruses to infect other humans or animals.
When the virus enters the body the immune system is somehow tricked and does not fight the deadly virus. After it reaches the brain, the virus can break down the tissues in the brain resulting in brain damage and death.
Symptoms include: fever, neck pain or stiff neck, muscle weakness, aversion to light, nausea and vomiting, clumsiness, confusion, drowsiness and in some cases coma.
Mosquito bites are not as innocent as you may think, and they do not involve only a red sore or itchy skin. They can transmit fatal diseases and there are millions of people all around the world that contract such diseases.
To minimize the chance of getting infected with such a serious disease, you must protect yourself and your family especially when travelling to hot, exotic places. Even when you are at home and you notice the presence of mosquitoes around, always use an effective repellent like MosquitoPatch™
MosquitoPatch™ supplies your body with Thiamine, or Vitamin B1, which is the safest natural nutrient that keeps mosquitoes away effectively. It uses the latest trans-dermal technology to provide your body with the necessary quantity of Thiamine, which manages to repel disease-ridden mosquitoes and offer you protection for 24 hours before you need to replace it.
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