Mosquito-Borne Illnesses
Mosquito-borne diseases, which are spread by the bite of an infected mosquito, can lead to serious illness in people. They also carry diseases and parasites like heartworm, West Nile virus, and the Eastern equine encephalitis that can affect your dogs and horses. In Western North Carolina, the three most common viruses transmitted to both people and animals are:
Some other viruses to be aware of include:
