Knowing the symptoms, which commonly include fever, headache, body aches, fatigue and back pain, and — in more severe cases — disorientation, confusion, tremors, sudden muscle weakness, and even coma and paralysis, and taking precautions, such as using insect repellent, getting rid of standing water in and around your home, wearing long sleeves and pants during times when mosquitoes are most active, can also reduce one's chances of contracting the disease.