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    How Much Do You Know About Mosquito-Borne Diseases?

    1. Which of the following is not a mosquito-borne illness?
    2. The Zika virus was first discovered in East Africa in 1947. Since then, it’s surfaced in several other regions of the world. Aside from mosquito bites in regions where the virus is present, how is Zika spread?
    3. Which of the following is true about the Zika virus?
    4. Which of the following is the most common mosquito-borne disease worldwide?
    5. You can prevent mosquitoes from breeding outside your home by removing which of the following from your yard?
    6. How else can you protect yourself against mosquito-borne illnesses?
    7. To protect yourself from mosquito-borne diseases, how often should you apply insect repellant?
    Online Medical Reviewer: Felson, Sabrina, MD
    Online Medical Reviewer: Sather, Rita, RN
    Online Medical Reviewer: Wojcik, Stacey, MBA, BSN
    Date Last Reviewed: 5/1/2023
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    Southern New Mexico
    Surgery Center
    2301 Indian Wells Rd. Suite B
    Alamogordo, NM 88310
    www.snmsc.org

    Phone: 575.437.0890
    Fax: 575.437.0905
    Email: info@snmsc.org

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