6 Diseases in Indonesia that are often transmitted through mosquito bites

Dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) is probably the first thing that comes to your mind when talking about diseases transmitted through mosquito bites. However, it turns out that it is not only dengue that can be transmitted through naughty mosquito intermediaries. To find out what types of diseases are caused by mosquito bites and their dangers, see the full review below.

The types of diseases in Indonesia that are transmitted through mosquito bites and their dangers

The presence of mosquitoes often irritates you, not to mention if you have to feel itching after being bitten by a mosquito. Behind the bumps that were bitten by mosquitoes, there are also infectious diseases that are at risk of being transmitted to your body, you know.

In order for you to be more vigilant, here are some diseases in Indonesia that are caused by mosquito bites, apart from dengue hemorrhagic fever:

1. Chikungunya

Chikungunya is a disease caused by the chikungunya virus, which is transmitted through mosquito bites Aedes aegypti or Aedes albopictus . Yes, the danger of being bitten by mosquitoes Aedes it does not only cause dengue fever, but also chikungunya disease.

The characteristics of this mosquito-borne chikungunya infection are similar to the symptoms of DHF, ranging from fever, chills, headaches, and reddish spots that spread on the skin.

However, what generally distinguishes is the pain in the joints of the body. People with chikungunya are more prone to joint pain in the knees and elbows.

To date, there are no specific drugs or vaccinations available to treat chikungunya. However, people who have been infected with chikungunya and who have recovered usually will not get the disease again next time.

2.Yellow fever (yellow fever)

Apart from chikungunya, there are also yellow fever or commonly known as yellow fever. This disease is usually carried and transmitted by mosquito bites Aedes or Haemagogus . Usually, people who get yellow fever will feel fever, headache, and muscle aches.

In accordance with the word "yellow" in the name of this disease, over time the infection will cause the skin to turn yellow and some organs fail to function after you are bitten by a mosquito.

3. Malaria

Malaria is a type of disease caused by parasites from mosquito bites Anopheles , and the danger is quite serious like other infectious diseases.

If you are bitten by an infected female Anopheles mosquito, it is a parasite Plasmodium the causes of malaria can be released into your bloodstream.

This mosquito bite infection then causes the body to keep shivering and a fever appears which generally lasts for 2-3 days. If it progresses severely without treatment, malaria can lead to coma.

4. Elephantiasis (filariasis)

Elephantiasis or filariasis is a disease caused by three species of filarial worms such as Wuchereria bancrofti , Brugia malayi , and Brugia timori . Well, these worms can be carried by mosquitoes Culex , Anopheles , Mansonia , and Aedes , and is transmitted to humans through the bites of these mosquitoes.

Elephantiasis disease can last a long time, even years. If not treated immediately, this mosquito bite infection can cause fever, swollen lymph nodes, to the legs, arms, breasts, and testicles which swell and look slightly reddish and feel hot.

Fortunately, there are surgical procedures that can be done to reduce swelling in several parts of the body.

5. Zika

In recent years, the world has been shocked by the dangers of the zika virus, which is transmitted through the bite of a mosquito Aedes aegypti . The zika virus itself is not a new disease. This virus was first discovered in Nigeria in 1953.

Only 1 in 5 people infected with zika develop symptoms, including fever, red spots, joint pain, and inflammation of the conjunctiva. In some cases of zika, neurological disorders and autoimmune complications have been reported.

Some case reports suggest the zika virus can be transmitted from mother to fetus in the womb, or through sexual contact. Zika can cause birth defects in the fetus, such as microcephaly (the baby's head is smaller than body size due to neurological disorders).

6. Japanese encephalitis

Japanese encephalitis is an inflammatory brain disease caused by a class virus flavivirus which is transmitted through mosquito bites Culex especially Culex tritaeniorhynchus . Disease incidence Japanese encephalitis in humans it usually increases in the rainy season.

Most of the sufferers Japanese encephalitis only shows mild symptoms or even no symptoms at all. Symptoms can appear 5-15 days after the bite of a mosquito infected with the virus.

Initial symptoms can include fever, chills, headache, weakness, nausea, and vomiting. In children, infection Japanese encephalitis generally causes seizures.

According to data from WHO, although generally this disease rarely causes symptoms and is a mild, incidental case Japanese encephalitis which is classified as fatal up to 30%. This means that the risk of developing the disease getting worse is quite high.

Unfortunately, until now there is no cure for this disease. Existing treatment focuses only on relieving the symptoms of the infection.

How do you avoid disease through mosquito bites?

Many types of diseases transmitted through mosquito bites are quite severe, even risking death.

Therefore, the most appropriate way to prevent this risk is to avoid mosquito bites. Starting from protecting yourself to keeping the environment clean, here are some ways you can try to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes.

• Do 3M (drain, cover and bury puddles). Avoid and keep away all forms of waterlogging that can become a nest for mosquitoes to breed
• Keep clean. Try to keep your home free from smelly garbage piles and keep the environment clean.
• Stay away and avoid areas where mosquitoes spread. If you are in or are going to be visiting a mosquito-infested area, use a mosquito repellent lotion at all times. Use a mosquito repellent cream containing 10-30 percent of the active ingredient Deet.
• Use a cooler or fan while sleeping. Mosquitoes are basically difficult to fly when there is wind blowing. This is a trick that can keep you from getting bitten by mosquitoes. Turn on the fan or air conditioning while sleeping, so that the mosquitoes are reluctant to come near.
• Make a request fogging in your home environment on the chairman

Apart from mosquitoes, these are other types of disease caused by insect bites

Apart from being bitten by mosquitoes, there are also several types of infectious diseases from other insect bites and are equally dangerous.

One of them is a disease from direct or indirect contact with flies. Flies are synonymous with dirty and poorly maintained environments. It is not surprising that there are various diseases that flies can carry and transmit to humans.

Here are the types of diseases you need to be aware of because they can be transmitted by flies:

• Typhus (typhoid fever)
• Dysentery
• Diarrhea
• Cholera
• Diphtheria
• Eye infections, such as conjunctivitis
• Pes

Not only flies, fleas are also classified as insects that can spread disease, either through bites or just by physical contact. The following are infectious diseases that can occur as a result of transmission from ticks:

• Lyme disease
• Chagas disease
• Scabies