World Mosquito Day: Raising awareness about 7 diseases beyond Malaria

Dengue fever is highly contagious in tropical areas and can lead to high fever and joint pain.

Chikungunya causes serious pain in muscles and has the capacity to last for weeks.

Yellow fever targets the liver, and it causes jaundice and bleeding problems.

West Nile virus often does not provide any symptoms, but it can lead to serious brain infections.

Japanese encephalitis attacks the brain and can possibly cause long-term neurological damage.

The Zika virus is able to cause birth defects and brain problems in newborns.

Lymphatic filariasis or elephantiasis causes disability and pain.