Saint Louis Encephalitis is a virus, related to West Nile virus, transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito. Culex tarsalis and to a lesser extent Culex pipiens are the mosquito species responsible for transmitting St. Louis Encephalitis.

Western Equine Encephalitis is a virus transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. The transmission cycle is between wild birds and mosquitoes - primarily Culex tarsalis. A mosquito will bite a bird infected with Western Equine Encephalitis and become infected. While looking for another blood meal, an infected mosquito can infect an uninfected bird, horse, or human. In past outbreaks…

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What is dengue?

Chikungunya is a virus transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito. It has been found in many parts of the world, including recently the Caribbean, South and Central America, and North America.

Yellow fever is a virus transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito. It has been found in areas of South America and Africa.