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Diagnosis
Doctors can typically identify mosquito bites by sight.1 A doctor will perform a physical examination and ask about medical history as well as any travel history.1 Be ready to give details on any international trips, including the dates you were traveling, the countries you visited and any contact you had with mosquitoes.
Dengue Fever
Diagnosing dengue fever can be difficult, its symptoms often overlap with many other diseases such as malaria and typhoid fever.1 Laboratory tests can detect evidence of the dengue viruses, however the results often come back too late to assist in directing treatment.1
West Nile Virus
Medical testing can confirm the presence of West Nile virus or a West Nile-related illness, such as meningitis or encephalitis.2 If infected, a blood test may show a rising level of antibodies to the West Nile virus. A lumbar puncture (spinal tap) is the most common way to diagnose meningitis, by analyzing the cerebrospinal fluid surrounding your brain and spinal cord.3 The fluid sample may show an elevated white cell count and antibodies to the West Nile virus if you were exposed. In some cases, an electroencephalography (EEG) or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan can help detect brain inflammation.3
Zika Virus
A Zika virus infection might be suspected if symptoms are present and an individual has traveled to an area with known Zika virus transmission.4 Zika virus can only be confirmed by a laboratory test of body fluids, such as urine or saliva, or by blood test.4
Chikungunya
Laboratory blood tests can identify evidence of chikungunya or other similar viruses such as dengue and Zika.5 Blood test may confirm the presence of IgM and IgG anti-chikungunya antibodies. IgM antiboies are highest 3 to 5 weeks after the onset of illness and will continue be present for about 2 months.5