Mosquito-borne Encephalitis: Directly Transmitted Animal Diseases

Description	Virus transmitted between animals by mosquitoes
Location	Throughout United States
Cause	Disease that affects the central nervous system
Symptoms	Unapparent: fever, headache, musculoskeletal pain, malaise Mild: severe illness in the central nervous system
Treatment	Seek medical attention from a physician
Prevention	Avoid exposure to mosquitoes during early evening Use mosquito repellants
Other Facts	No vaccines are available for humans

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