Vector-borne diseases (VBDs) are transmitted by insect bites, with common diseases including dengue, malaria, Zika, and chikungunya.
Mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas are known as vectors because they carry germs. They are living entities capable of transmitting infection between humans or from animals to humans. Vector-borne diseases are human illnesses caused by parasites, viruses and bacteria that are transmitted by vectors. Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Centre offers the best tests to diagnose diseases related with VBD’s. The most probable chances of these diseases are highest in tropical and subtropical areas, and they disproportionately affect the poorest populations.
List of vector borne diseases-
- Chikungunya
- Dengue
- Lymphatic filariasis
- Lymphatic filariasis
- West Nile fever
- Relapsing fever (borreliosis)
- Rickettsial diseases
- Rift Valley fever
- Yellow Fever
- Zika
Who is at high risk?
- People with weak immune systems.
- Children
- Older adults
- Dog owners
- Outdoor workers
- Outdoor enthusiasts
What are the causes and spread?
Vector-borne diseases are caused by the bite of infected insects like mosquitoes, and sandflies. Most of these vectors are insects that sucks human blood, and then pathogen transmission occurs. These vectors first ingest a disease-causing pathogen from an already-infected host, an animal or human and transfers it to other humans during subsequent blood meals.arthropod species, like mosquitoes, ticks, triatomine bugs, sandflies, and blackflies, typically transfers vector-borne diseases.
Vector-borne diseases symptoms
Symptoms of vector-borne diseases vary depending on the condition and the disease-causing pathogen. Some symptoms of vector-borne diseases are as under:
- Chikungunya: symptoms like fever, skin rashes, fatigue, headache and nausea.
- Dengue: Symptoms like muscle pain, joint pain, nausea, vomiting etc.
- Yellow Fever: Fever, muscle pain, chills, headaches, loss of appetite are symptoms.
- Zika Virus- Symptoms like low fever, conjunctivitis, headache, joint stiffness, muscle pain, and pain behind the eyes.
- Malaria- Symptoms include fever, chills, sweating, headache, nausea, body aches.
How can you prevent it?
- Wear shoes that cover your entire feet.
- Avoid wearing sandals.
- Avoid walking in farms, vegetation and dark humid areas.
- Take care while feeding animals.
- Don’t use contaminated food, water or other things.
- Cover water containers tightly.
- Wash your clothes regularly.
- Cover yourself fully if you go out in vegetation and farming areas.
- Trim grasses regularly in your premises.
- Don’t store water in open containers or buckets.
Common test and techniques to detect and diagnose these VBD’s
Here are some tests that can help in detecting and diagnosing VBD’s-
Serology tests- click here to see all the tests
- Typhidot IgM and IgG, Rapid Card (Book Now)
- Torch Panel IgG & IgM Extended (Book Now)
- Torch Panel, IgG Extended (Book Now)
- Immunoglobulin IgG, CSF (Book Now)
- Epstein Barr Virus Antibody to Viral Capsid Antigen, IgM & IgG (Book Now)
- Lyme Disease IgG Immunoblot Borrelia burgdorferi (Book Now)
Molecular Tests- click here to see all the tests
- Anti HCV IgG (Book Now)
- Flowcytometry CD19 (Book Now)
- Alkaline Phosphatase Bone Specific (Book Now)
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) (Book Now)
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes MDS (Book Now)
- Immunophenotyping by Flow cytometry Leukemia Panel (Book Now)
- Microsatellite Instability (MSI) (Book Now)
Conclusion-
Vector-borne diseases are caused by the bite of infected insects like mosquitoes, and sandflies. Most of these vectors are insects that sucks human blood, and then pathogen transmission occurs.The most probable chances of these diseases are highest in tropical and subtropical areas, and they disproportionately affect the poorest populations. Common tests and techniques used to diagnose disease are some molecular and serology tests. Children, adults, dog walkers, and pregnant women are at high risk of getting these viral diseases. It can transmit human to human and even animal to human.
FAQS
Q. Which is the best diagnostic centre in Delhi to do molecular tests at the lowest price?
Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Centre is the best for molecular tests at lowest cost as we offer the best care, preventive tips and every need. With the experience of doctors and modern AI based technologies, we are proud of our 100% accurate results.
Q. Can I prevent it?
Yes you can prevent VBD’s by doing the following things like- do not store food and water in an open container, wear full clothes, avoid contacting infected animals, wash your hands and feet regularly,etc.
