#tickbites

With the onset of summer in the Greater Tampa Bay Area, fun in the sunshine has its price that includes mosquito and tick bites. These small insects are known to cause dreadful diseases that are destructive to your health and safety.

Mosquito-Borne Illnesses: 1.West Nile Virus can cause diseases in the human nervous system. 2.Zika Virus has potentials threats, mainly to women with pregnancies. 3.Common dengue fever sign includes fever which is usually high and another common sign is head ache.

Tick-Borne Illnesses: 1.Lyme Disease shows signs of a flu and has a very specific rash. 2.Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever can lead to some complications provided it does not receive the right treatment in good time. 3.Anaplasmosis and Ehrlichiosis pose similar illnesses and need to be diagnosed in their early stages.

Prevention Tips: 1.Authors should avoid the use of any insect repellents that has not been approved by the Environmental Protection Agency [EPA]. 2.When outside, stay protected with protective clothing. 3.Image adapted from: Use this checklist to do a tick check after an outdoor activity.

At TGH Urgent Care powered by Fast Track, any person who develops signs and symptoms developed he should immediately consult a doctor. To find additional information about prevention and treatment, turn to the following resource.