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Vector-borne Diseases in Windsor and Essex County, 2021
Vector-borne diseases are infections transmitted to humans and other animals by arthropods including mosquitoes, ticks, sandflies, blackflies and mites. The two most common vector-borne diseases in Canada are Lyme disease and West Nile Virus (Otten, et.al, 2020).
News Release: Mosquito Trap Reveals One Aedes Albopictus Mosquito in the Area
Published:
Monday, June 28
One adult Aedes albopictus mosquito has been identified through the Health Unit’s annual mosquito surveillance program in the City of Windsor.
Mosquito Surveillance Dashboard
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) conducts mosquito surveillance from mid-May until mid-October every year. Once a week, 47 mosquito traps are set across Windsor and Essex County (WEC) to collect mosquitoes for identification and viral testing. This dashboard reports ongoing data.
Vector-borne Diseases in Windsor and Essex County, 2019-2020
This report summarizes the surveillance activities of the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) as it relates to West Nile Virus (WNV) and Lyme disease for 2019/2020
Mosquitoes and your Health
A collection of resources about mosquitoes and your health.
Zoonotic and Vector-borne diseases
Zoonotic and Vector-borne diseases are defined as diseases that are caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites, or fungi, and that can be transmitted between humans and animals.
Zoonotic and Vector-borne diseases: Information for Healthcare Providers
A list of resources and information for healthcare providers about zoonotic and vecotr
Mosquito Safety: Fight the Bite!
Mosquitoes are small insects belonging to the fly family. Mosquitoes usually lay 100-400 eggs at a time in still water. The female mosquito is the one that bites, as she needs blood to make her eggs. A mosquito bite usually results in a reaction including swelling, redness, and itchiness, and can vary from mild to severe.