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      How Much Do You Know About Mosquito-Borne Diseases?

      1. Which of the following is not a mosquito-borne illness?
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      Lyme disease is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected tick. West Nile virus, malaria, and Zika virus can all be passed through the bite of an infected mosquito.
      2. The Zika virus was first discovered in the Zika forest in Africa. Since then, it’s surfaced in several other regions of the world. Aside from mosquito bites in regions where the virus is present, how is Zika spread?
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      But once someone has been infected by the Zika virus, they will likely not be infected again.
      3. Which of the following is true about the Zika virus?
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      Common symptoms include headache, conjunctivitis, fever, rash, and joint pain. People rarely die from the virus. Mosquitoes that spread Zika typically bite in the daytime.
      4. Which of the following is the most common mosquito-borne disease:
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      Around 40% of the world’s population lives in an area where the dengue virus is transmitted, and nearly 400 million people are infected each year.
      5. You can prevent mosquitoes from breeding outside your home by removing which of the following from your yard?
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      Common mosquito breeding sites can also include tree holes, toys left outdoors, or even bottle caps. Keep mosquitoes from laying eggs near your home by emptying, covering, throwing away, or turning over any items that hold water.
      6. How else can you protect yourself against mosquito-borne illnesses?
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      Also consider using a mosquito bed net if you’re unable to protect yourself from mosquitoes while sleeping.
      7. To protect yourself from mosquito-borne diseases, how often should you apply insect repellant?
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      Insect repellants that have a higher percentage of an active ingredient, such as DEET (a chemical that repels mosquitoes), give longer-lasting protection. Simply apply the repellant according to the label instructions.
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