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2. West Nile fever - Wikipedia

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   A mosquito (the vector) bites an uninfected bird (the host), the virus amplifies within the bird, an uninfected mosquito bites the bird and is in turn infected. Other species such as humans and horses are incidental infections, because the virus does not amplify well within these species and they are considered dead-end hosts.

3. 'Drain, dress, defend': The simple steps recommended to keep ...

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   The CDC recommends DEET as the gold standard for reliable protection against mosquito bites. The agency advises applying sprays that are 10-35% DEET to exposed skin or clothing, while avoiding ...

4. Canine vector-borne disease - Wikipedia

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   Spot-on treatments: Applied to the dog's skin (e.g., Frontline, Advantix), these treatments offer protection by killing ticks and fleas on contact and can last for several weeks (Beugnet & Franc, 2012). Oral preventatives: Medications like Bravecto or NexGard are chewable tablets that protect against ticks and fleas for up to three months. They ...

5. How to treat bug bites, according to doctors - AOL

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   How to prevent bug bites. Insect sprays formulated with DEET, or N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide, is your best protection against bite, according to our experts. Along with wearing long pants and long ...

6. Vector control - Wikipedia

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   For example, larvicides can be used in mosquito breeding zones; insecticides can be applied to house walls or bed nets, and use of personal repellents can reduce incidence of insect bites and thus infection. The use of pesticides for vector control is promoted by the World Health Organization (WHO) and has proven to be highly effective. [7]

7. 7 ways to avoid (or at least diminish) mosquito bites this ...

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   Permethrin-treated clothing and gear can add protection against mosquitoes, even after multiple washings. Learn more about preventing mosquitoes at cdc.gov/mosquitoes . These common mosquito ...