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A member asked:
If i down in durban in a malaria free area. is there any risk associated to mosquito bites? i have about 20 bites on each leg. is there any health repercussion to this?
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Other diseases: More than 10 diseases are transmitted by mosquitoes. It would be prudent to contact your local public health department to find out which ones may be present in your area. Visit this site for more info: https://fightingmosquitoes.com/list-of-diseases-caused-by-mosquitoes/
Answered 1/3/2020
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