Symptoms
Symptoms of mosquito-borne illnesses in children can vary depending on the specific pathogen that is causing the infection. Some common symptoms include fever, headache, muscle and joint pain, rash, and nausea. In some cases, children may experience more severe symptoms such as bleeding, seizures, and coma. In some cases, children may not experience any symptoms at all.
Causes
Mosquito-borne illnesses in children are caused by a variety of pathogens that are transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. These pathogens include viruses, bacteria, and parasites. Some of the most common pathogens that cause mosquito-borne illnesses in children include dengue virus, malaria parasite, West Nile virus, and Zika virus.