World Mosquito Day: Know About These 10 New Mosquito-Borne Diseases And Their Health Impact

Deadly mosquito-borne diseases There already exist many deadly mosquito-borne diseases in the world that cause illnesses annually, especially around this time of the year when there are lashing rains, waterlogging, and rise in humidity. Mosquito-borne diseases -- the common ones being malaria and dengue -- can spread when an infected mosquito bites a healthy person. On the occasion of World Mosquito Day today -- commemorated to raise awareness of the dangers posed by mosquitoes -- here's looking at 10 new or emerging mosquito-borne diseases around the world and their potential health impact. Scroll down.Keystone virus This is a newly-discovered virus that could potentially cause widespread illness. Its symptoms include fever, headache, and rashes.Mayaro virus This is a virus that causes fever, joint pain and swelling, and has the potential to cause large outbreaks.Usutu virus A virus that causes fever, headache and encephalitis, it has a potential for widespread transmission.Bunyavirus Bunyavirus is a group of viruses that can cause fever, headache, and hemorrhagic fever, with potential for high mortality rates.Rift Valley fever A virus that causes fever, headache, and hemorrhagic fever, it has the potential for large outbreaks with high mortality rates.Chikungunya This is a virus that causes fever, joint pain and swelling, and has the potential for widespread transmission and long-term health effects.Zika This virus can cause high fever, birth defects and neurological disorders, with potential for widespread transmission and long-term health effects.La Crosse encephalitis A virus that causes fever, headache, and encephalitis, it has the potential for severe neurological damage.Tembusu virus A virus that causes fever, headache, and encephalitis, it can lead to widespread transmission. It also has a high mortality rate.Ntaya virus This virus causes fever, headache, and hemorrhagic fever. It can also cause large outbreaks with high mortality.