Google Maps, Country Facts and Route Planner
African Trypanosomiasis, or sleeping sickness, is a fatal disease caused by Trypanosoma parasites transmitted by tsetse flies. Early diagnosis and vector control are key to combating this endemic threat in sub-Saharan Africa. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne viral disease characterized by fever, rash, and debilitating joint pain, often persisting for months. Its global spread highlights the need for prevention, vector control, and vaccine development. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever is a deadly tick-borne viral disease, with symptoms including sudden fever, muscle aches, and severe bleeding. Its geographic range spans Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Cutaneous leishmaniasis, caused by Leishmania protozoa and transmitted by sandflies, leads to persistent skin lesions and scarring. It is endemic in 88 countries, with most cases in the Middle East and Latin America. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral illness prevalent in tropical regions, characterized by fever, severe headaches, and, in severe cases, shock or hemorrhage. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Major infectious diseases list major infectious diseases likely to be encountered in countries where the risk of such diseases is very high compared to the United States.
A mosquito-borne (Culex tritaeniorhynchus) viral disease associated with rural areas in Asia.
An infectious disease of the red blood cells, carried by mosquitoes, is characterized by chills, fever, and sweating.
Plague is a bacterial disease transmitted by fleas normally associated with rats, but person-to-person airborne transmission also possible.
Rift Valley fever is a viral disease affecting domesticated animals and humans. Rift Valley fever transmission may happen by a mosquito and other biting insects.
Vectorborne diseases are acquired through the bite of an infected arthropod.
Mosquito-borne (in urban areas Aedes aegypti) viral disease.