Mosquito born Disease in the Virgin Islands - Ask Extension
What is the name of the current mosquito borne disease in the Virgin Islands? What are the related symptoms?
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Asked June 24, 2014, 12:59 PM EDT
What is the name of the current mosquito borne disease in the Virgin Islands? What are the related symptoms?
County U.S. Minor Outlying Islands
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Chikungunya is a virus that is transmitted to people by the bite of an infected mosquito. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it can cause an illness that is most often characterized by fever, joint pain, headache, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, muscle pain and rash.
I found this information here: http://virginislandsdailynews.com/news/v-i-health-department-issues-advisory-about-mosquito-borne-vi...
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Chikungunya is a virus that is transmitted to people by the bite of an infected mosquito. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it can cause an illness that is most often characterized by fever, joint pain, headache, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, muscle pain and rash.
I found this information here: http://virginislandsdailynews.com/news/v-i-health-department-issues-advisory-about-mosquito-borne-vi...
If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us again!
Thank you for the information. It is very helpful.
You're very welcome!
