ENFERMEDADES TRANSMITIDAS POR MOSQUITOS EN C.S.

This sheet is printed in Spanish. At least 61 different species of mosquitoes exist in South Carolina. Mosquitoes are pests that can cause itchy bites, but they can also cause serious health issues. Mosquitoes can carry harmful viruses and parasites that infect millions of people worldwide each year. Mosquito-borne diseases can cause brain inflammation (or encephalitis), birth defects, internal bleeding, complications from parasites and even death in some cases.

PROTÉJASE del ZIKA y de otras enfermedades transmitidas por el mosquito

This Spanish language sheet gives tips on how to protect yourself from mosquito bites such as using insect repellent, wearing protective clothes and mosquito-proofing your home.