West Nile Virus
Vector Insect(s) - Culex Mosquito
By far the most common mosquito-borne disease in the U.S., the West Nile virus infects thousands of people each year across the country and has been responsible for more than 2,000 deaths in the U.S. since 1999. There is still no vaccine to prevent the disease, and antibiotics don't work against it, making protection against mosquito bites key.
Serious Side Effects
In rare cases, inflammation of the brain or surrounding tissue, which can be fatal.
Symptoms appear
Two to 14 days after a bite.
Treatments
None for the disease itself, but fluids and over-the-counter pain relievers such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or naproxen can ease symptoms.