Diseases Associated with Mosquito Transmission

Several of the mosquito species that inhabit Florida are capable of transmitting pathogens that sometimes cause disease in humans, horses, and some companion animals like dogs and cats. The following is a list of mosquito-borne diseases that have been detected in Florida:

• Chikungunya
  Affects humans, no vaccine.
• Dengue
  Affects humans, no vaccine.
• Dog heartworm
  Affects dogs and cats. Preventatives available from veterinarians.
• Eastern Equine Encephalitis
  Affects humans, horses, and some exotic birds. Vaccine is available for horses.
• St Louis Encephalitis
  Affects humans , no vaccine
• West Nile Fever and West Nile Encephalitis
  Affects humans and horses. Vaccine available for horses.

Information used for articled on Florida’s 5 mosquitoes and Diseases obtained from www.floridahealth.gov