Vector-borne Disease

Mosquitoes

100

This mosquito genus is an aggressive daytime feeder, preferring urban areas

Aedes

200

This mosquito is a dusk and dawn feeder with a long flight range

Anopheles

300

This mosquito is associated with the transmission of Zika, Dengue, and Chikungunya

Aedes

400

The males of this mosquito are known for their bushy antenna.

Culex

S/SX

100

Joint pains can be referred to as

arthralgia

200

Red eyes and pain are called

conjunctivitis

300

The only arbovirus discussed in class that causes signs and symptoms in most of those infected

Chikungunya

400

The name of the rash typically seen in those with Lyme Disease

erythema migrans

Texas Trends

100

In 2019, this arbovirus made up the highest proportion of reported arbovirus cases.

Dengue

200

This flea-borne disease has steadily increased since 2012, with over 660 case reported in 2021

Murine Typhus

300

This arbovirus has not had locally acquired cases since 2017.

Zika

400

Over 50% of cases of this disease come from five states including Texas

RMSF

Transmission & Incubation

100

Human to human transmission is not see in this tickborne disease carried by the deer tick

Lyme Disease

200

This arbovirus (flavivirus) can be transmitted to humans after 3-14 days

Dengue

300

This disease has a shorter incubation period, and is characterized by a rapid onset of fever, headache, and body aches. This is transmitted by

Rat and cat flea

400

This disease results in severe disease if infected with another serotype with an incubation period of

3-14 days, typically one week