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Nia Okonkwo

Nia Okonkwo, RN, is a county public health nurse managing vector-borne illness surveillance. She entered local government service after working in hospital infection control, following undergraduate nursing studies at Georgetown University. She conducts patient case follow-ups and leads public education sessions on tick-bite prevention.

What Bug Bites Cause Swollen Lymph Nodes?
Are Nymphs Dangerous? The Dangers of Tick Nymph Bites
What Bugs Can Lay Eggs in Your Skin?
What Do Oak Mite Bites Look Like? Pictures & Symptoms
What Does a Blister Bug Bite Look Like on Skin?
Can Fire Ant Bites Spread?
Do Sand Fleas Bite? Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
How Long Do Mite Bites Last and When to See a Doctor
What Do Fly Bites Look Like? Symptoms and Reactions
How Black Fly Bites Can Make You Sick
Mosquito Saliva: Why Bites Itch and Spread Disease