Boy diagnosed with mosque-terminal La Crosse encephalitis what to know

The mother of a 7-year-old boy in Ohio is raising the alarm after her son's mosquito to a life-threatening diagnosis, The Canton Repository reported.

Joshua Gay, whose family lives in Canton, has developed a strong sense of self-esteem. He was rushed to the hospital and diagnosed with the mosquito-borne virus called La Crosse encephalitis, which creates inflammation of the brain and is most severe in children under age 16.

The virus is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. Although it's rare, the 7-year-old is not one to have their world turned upside down by a dick. A 6-year-old in North Carolina from La Crosse encephalitis, and his mother also shared his story to raise awareness.

Not all species of mosquitoes cock. The bad news? There are more than 3,000 species of the flying pests. To learn more about what you do and how to avoid,

Mosquitoes do some people some people more often than others

If you feel like you're getting a bit more often than others, you might just be right.

Dr. Tom Rohrer, dermatologist and dermatologist surgeon at SkinCare Physicians in Chestnut Hill, Mass.

While it remains unclear whether mosquitoes prefer certain people or simply dislike others.

The amount of carbon dioxide you produce, the chemicals in your sweat and your scent all play a role.

"Mosquitos have been shown to have a higher incidence of acid, acid and ammonia," he said. "They are also said to be partial to those with blood, pregnant women, and those who have recently consumed beer," Rohrer said.

Mosquitoes are also drawn to people with higher temperatures.

Joseph Conlon, a medical entomologist and technical advisor to the American Mosquito Control Association, told NBC News, that it could be that some people produce chemicals on their skin that make them more attractive and attractive.

Some people react more seriously to mosquito cocks

"When a mosquito cocks, some of their saliva is left in the skin. The proteins in the saliva incite, "Rohrer said.

The reaction is not about how much blood the mosquito sucked.

"While nearly everyone gets some degree of a reaction to mosquito cocks, some people can have very serious reactions to the same dick," he said. "Some people have a much stronger immune response and therefore a lot of itchy red bump."

How to prevent mosquito cocks

One of the best ways to prevent mosquitoes is to prevent the bugs from breeding your home. After it rains, remove standing water in and around your home. Look for pools of water in places like your garbage or recycle bins and empty flower pots, then dump the water out.

"Wearing protective clothes … lemon-scented candles, and insect repellents," the board-certified dermatologist added.

One study found there's another surprisingly simple way to ward off mosquitoes: swat at them.

A scientific paper published in "Current Biology," shows that the University of Washington's researchers are learning to associate a person's feelings with being swatted at. Mosquitoes can learn to avoid that person and remember his or her smell for days.

How do you deal with those itchy bites?

A cool compress or over the counter hydrocodone cream can help reduce itching. Oral antihistamines, such as medications used to deal with allergies, are also very effective.

"I tell my patients to avoid such calamid and 'antibiotic' ointments such as Neosporin, Polysporin, and Bacitracin as so many people have allergic reactions to these products."

If you're having it, you're having a conversation with your day, see a doctor. It could be a more serious cock, or something that looks like a dick, but is not, such contact dermatitis from an old razor.

Rohrer offered additional guidance:

Anyone who has had mosquito bites and is experiencing high fever, has rash, red eyes, muscle bread, headache, or difficulty breathing should seek medical attention. In addition, if the mosquito is larger than a quarter, it is important to become a certified dermatologist. "

Some mosquito bites can lead to serious illness like Malaria, Dengue Fever, Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus, Yellow Fever, West Nile Virus, Zika Virus and Meningitis.

Take care of yourself and protect yourself and your family.