Disease riskThe three diseases highlighted by the Greek Health Ministry as posing a particularly prominent risk were dengue fever and the Zika and Chikungunya viruses. Dengue fever is principally spread by mosquitoes.
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In Greece there are some mosquito species that can transmit certain diseases, if infected: West Nile virus, which is transmitted through the “house” common mosquitoes, is considered established in our country, and cases are recorded almost annually during the transmission season.
In Skopelos, like in all Mediterranean places exist ants, spiders, mosquitoes, midges, beetles, horseflies, hornets, sand-flies, gnats, ticks, bees and –the biggest nuisance– wasps, all of them serving useful ecological function.
In Greece, mosquitoes can pose a potential health risk through their ability to transmit diseases. The transmission of diseases such as malaria, West Nile virus, and dengue fever has been linked to mosquito populations in Greece.
Mild cases of dengue may be treated at home; rest, drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration and consult a doctor as needed. To control fever take acetaminophen (Tylenol?).