Announcement

**Ronan Kelly** · May 29, 2016, 06:06 AM

Mississippi Reports First West Nile Virus Human Case of 2016 in the Nation
May 27, 2016

JACKSON, Miss. ? Today the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports the first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in 2016, also the first human case of WNV in the nation so far this year. [Not first in the nation - El Paso, Texas reported a human case on May 19th. See post immediately above this one - Ro] The reported case is in Lamar County.

The MSDH only reports laboratory-confirmed cases to the public. In 2015, Mississippi had 38 WNV cases and one death.

WNV Protection
Full information about West Nile virus and how to protect yourself.

WNV Prevention and Information
?While WNV can occur any time of the year, we see the bulk of our cases during peak season, which is July through September. Now that school is out and the weather is warm, it is time to be extremely vigilant when going outdoors,? said MSDH State Epidemiologist Dr. Thomas Dobbs.

In previous years, WNV has been reported from all parts of the state. All Mississippians are potentially at risk ? not just the areas where cases are reported.

Symptoms of WNV infection are often mild and may include fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, a rash, muscle weakness or swollen lymph nodes. In a small number of cases, infection can result in encephalitis or meningitis, which can lead to paralysis, coma and possibly death.

The MSDH suggests the following precautions to protect yourself and your environment from mosquito-borne illnesses:

Use a recommended mosquito repellent that contains DEET while you are outdoors.
Remove all sources of standing water around your home and yard to prevent mosquito breeding.
Wear loose, light-colored, long clothing to cover the arms and legs when outdoors.
Avoid areas where mosquitoes are prevalent.
Please see www.HealthyMS.com/westnile for more information.

Follow MSDH by e-mail and social media at HealthyMS.com/connect.

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**Ronan Kelly** · June 7, 2016, 06:54 AM

First 2016 Human Case of West Nile Virus in Illinois
6th Jun, 2016
SPRINGFIELD ? The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus reported in Illinois for 2016. An adolescent in west-central Illinois became severely ill in late May.

?We typically don?t start to see human cases of West Nile virus in Illinois until the end of July or beginning of August,? said Illinois Department of Public Health Nirav D. Shah, M.D., J.D. ?This first human case is much earlier this year, reminding us that it?s important to protect ourselves against mosquito bites now and not wait until the hotter months of summer.?

Surveillance for West Nile virus in Illinois includes laboratory tests on mosquito batches, dead crows, blue jays, robins and other perching birds, as well as testing sick horses and humans with West Nile virus-like symptoms. People who observe a sick or dying crow, blue jay, robin or other perching bird should contact their local health department, which can determine if the bird will be picked up for testing.

West Nile virus is transmitted through the bite of a Culex pipiens mosquito, commonly called a house mosquito, which has picked up the virus by feeding on an infected bird. Common symptoms include fever, nausea, headache and muscle aches. Symptoms may last from a few days to a few weeks. Four out of five people infected with West Nile virus will not show any symptoms. However, in rare cases, severe illness including meningitis or encephalitis, or even death, can occur. People older than 50 and immunocompromised individuals are at higher risk for severe illness from West Nile virus.

The first bird to test positive for West Nile virus this year was collected in Arcola Township in Douglas County on May 20, 2016. The first mosquito batch to test positive for West Nile virus was collected on May 23, 2016, in Glenview.

IDPH reported the first human case of West Nile virus last year on August 19, 2015. Last year, 64 counties in Illinois reported a West Nile virus positive mosquito batch, bird and/or human case. For the 2015 season, IDPH reported 77 human cases (although human cases are underreported), including nine deaths.

While Zika virus is also primarily transmitted through the bite of a mosquito, the main type of mosquito that carries Zika virus, Aedes aegypti, is different and is rarely found in Illinois. However, taking some simple precautions can help you avoid mosquito bites, regardless of the type of mosquito or the diseases they carry.

Precautions include practicing the three ?R?s? ? reduce, repel, and report.

REDUCE - make sure doors and windows have tight-fitting screens. Repair or replace screens that have tears or other openings. Try to keep doors and windows shut. Eliminate, or refresh each week, all sources of standing water where mosquitoes can breed, including water in bird baths, ponds, flowerpots, wading pools, old tires, and any other containers.
REPEL - when outdoors, wear shoes and socks, long pants and a long-sleeved shirt, and apply insect repellent that contains DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or IR 3535 according to label instructions. Consult a physician before using repellents on infants.
REPORT ? report locations where you see water sitting stagnant for more than a week such as roadside ditches, flooded yards, and similar locations that may produce mosquitoes. The local health department or city government may be able to add larvicide to the water, which will kill any mosquito eggs.
Additional information about West Nile virus can be found on the IDPH website.

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**Ronan Kelly** · June 8, 2016, 04:12 PM

Colorado

Human West Nile Infection in Larimer County

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Department: Health & Environment
Release Date: Jun 7, 2016

Contact Information:
Katie O'Donnell
970-646-1756
kodonnell@larimer.org

Fort Collins, CO ? This week the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment received the first report of a case of West Nile virus (WNV) in Larimer County this year.

A Loveland resident showed symptoms consistent with West Nile virus, and blood tests revealed West Nile virus infection. The resident was not hospitalized. Infection likely occurred the last full week of May.

Trapping of mosquitoes has already begun in some areas of Larimer County. Testing of trapped mosquitoes for West Nile virus will begin next week. Residents will be able to check online (www.larimer.org/westnile) to see weekly maps showing the number of Culex mosquitoes that were trapped in and around their neighborhoods in several urban areas of the county. If the trapped mosquitoes were tested for West Nile infection, weekly results can be found on a second map. Not all communities test the trapped mosquitoes due to the cost.

West Nile disease is a viral infection which is spread to people by bites from infected Culex mosquitoes. Symptoms can range from none at all to severe illness. About 75% of people who are infected are asymptomatic; about 25% will develop West Nile fever. Less than 1% develop the more severe neuroinvasive form, which can lead to hospitalization, critical illness, chronic disability, or even death.

Larimer County Department of Health and Environment works with cities, Colorado Mosquito Control, Inc., and Colorado State University to monitor and assess the risk to Larimer County residents. The Health Department also works with homeowner?s associations to provide advice on eliminating sources of mosquito breeding and other methods of mosquito control.

West Nile virus can be prevented. In addition to community efforts, such as larviciding, reducing water where mosquitoes can breed, and spraying for adult mosquitoes, individuals can remember to use the 4 D?s to help prevent West Nile virus disease:

DEET or other effective mosquito repellent - Use an EPA-registered mosquito repellent that has been proven to be effective against West Nile virus-carrying mosquitoes. DEET, Picaridin, Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus (also called p-menthane-3,8-diol or PMD) and IR3535 are good choices.
Dusk to Dawn - Avoid exposure during peak Culex mosquito feeding times, from dusk through dawn.
Dress - Wear long sleeves and pants to keep mosquitoes from biting.
Drain ? Remove standing water in your yard or garden to minimize mosquito breeding areas.
For more tips on what you can do to prevent West Nile virus, visit Larimer.org/westnile.

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**Ronan Kelly** · June 17, 2016, 06:24 AM

First Oklahoma Case of West Nile Virus Announced for 2016 Season

Mosquito Bite Prevention Advised

The first case of West Nile virus (WNV) disease for the 2016 mosquito season in Oklahoma has been confirmed in a Pittsburg County resident. In addition, collections of mosquitoes which tested positive for WNV have been previously reported by public health officials at the Tulsa and Oklahoma City-County Health Departments.

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) encourages residents to take precautions to reduce the risk of contracting WNV, a mosquito-borne illness. WNV is spread through the bite of the Culex mosquito, which feeds on infected birds and transmits the virus when biting humans, horses and some other mammals. This type of mosquito increases in numbers during mid to late summer when the temperatures climb and the weather pattern is dry.

Summertime typically marks the beginning of the WNV season in Oklahoma, with outdoor activities providing opportunities for encountering infected mosquitoes. Although the severity of this year?s WNV season cannot be predicted, it is important to know the months with highest risk in Oklahoma occur from July through October. During 2015, there were 89 cases of WNV and 10 people died from the illness.

Symptoms of WNV vary widely depending on a person?s risk for more severe disease that involves the central nervous system. Some may experience sudden onset of fever, headache, dizziness, and muscle weakness and recover within one to three weeks while others develop life-threatening meningitis or encephalitis causing confusion, stupor, paralysis or a coma. Long-lasting complications of WNV disease can include difficulty concentrating, migraine headaches, extreme muscle weakness, tremors, and paralysis of a limb. Those over the age of 50, diabetics, or those suffering from uncontrolled hypertension are at greater risk of developing severe neurologic disease from WNV. There is no vaccine or treatment drug for the illness, so taking steps to avoid mosquito bites is the only defense.

Precautions to prevent mosquito bites include:

Use an insect repellent containing DEET, picaridin, or IR3535 on exposed skin and clothing when you go outdoors, particularly if you are outside between dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are more likely to bite. Insect repellent with permethrin should be used on clothing only.
Repair or install window and door screens to keep mosquitoes out of the home.
Prevent items such as buckets, cans, pool covers, flower pots, children?s toys and tires from holding water so mosquitoes don?t have a place to breed.
Empty your pet?s outdoor water bowl and refill daily.
Scrub and refill bird baths every three days.
Clean leaves and debris from rain gutters regularly to ensure they are not clogged.
For more information, visit the OSDH web site at http://go.usa.gov/wpz.

Oklahoma State Department of Health

https://www.ok.gov/triton/modules/newsroom/newsroom_article.php?id=150&article_id=22919

Nebraska
For Immediate Release
June 16, 2016

Contact Leah Bucco-White, Communications and Legislative Services, (402) 471-9356 orleah.bucco-white@nebraska.gov

First Human Case of West Nile Virus Reported to DHHS

Lincoln?A person in the Three Rivers Health Department area (Dodge, Saunders and Washington Counties) tested positive for West Nile virus according to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. The person was not hospitalized.

?This is the first human case so far this season and there will be more,? said Dr. Tom Safranek, State Epidemiologist for DHHS. ?West Nile virus can be a mild illness for some but serious for others. It?s important to get into the habit of protecting yourself from mosquito bites now because we?ve got a summer of warm weather and outdoor activities ahead of us.?

Preventive tips:

Wear mosquito repellent when you go outside. Repellents containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535 and some lemon eucalyptus and para-menthane-diol products provide longer-lasting protection.
Dress in long-sleeved shirts, pants and socks when you?re outside.
Dusk and dawn are times when mosquitoes are most active. Limit outdoor activities.
Drain standing water around your home. Standing water and warmth breed mosquitoes.

West Nile virus is transmitted to people through the bite of a mosquito that picked up the virus by feeding on an infected bird. Most people who are infected will have no symptoms or only mild flu-like symptoms. Some people will develop a fever with other symptoms like headache, body aches, vomiting, fatigue and weakness. Less than 1 percent of people will develop a serious illness like encephalitis or meningitis (inflammation of the brain and surrounding tissues). People over 50 and those with weakened immune systems are especially vulnerable to the disease and are more likely to experience serious consequences.

DHHS started its West Nile virus surveillance at the beginning of June. Two mosquito pools have tested positive in Dawson County.

WNV in Nebraska
Year Human Cases Deaths
2015 68 2
2014 142 8
2013 226 5
2012 193 4
2011 29 0
2010 39 2

Subscribe to the DHHS West Nile virus webpage to get the latest updates -www.dhhs.ne.gov/wnv.

http://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/newsroom_2016_june_westnile.aspx

**Ronan Kelly** · June 20, 2016, 01:08 PM

Mississippi

Health Officials Confirm Two New West Nile Virus Cases
June 20, 2016

Jackson, Miss. The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports two new human cases of West Nile virus (WNV), bringing the total to three for 2016. The reported cases are in Hinds and Grenada counties. The first case was reported last month in Lamar County.

The MSDH only reports laboratory-confirmed cases to the public. In 2015, Mississippi had 38 WNV cases and one death.

"We are approaching our peak time of the year for WNV cases in Mississippi, which is July through September," said MSDH State Epidemiologist Dr. Thomas Dobbs. "These new cases serve as a reminder that Mississippians should continue to take precautions to prevent infection as we move through the summer months."

In previous years, WNV has been reported from all parts of the state. All Mississippians are potentially at risk - not just the areas where cases are reported.

Symptoms of WNV infection are often mild and may include fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, a rash, muscle weakness or swollen lymph nodes. In a small number of cases, infection can result in encephalitis or meningitis, which can lead to paralysis, coma and possibly death.

The MSDH suggests the following precautions to protect yourself and your environment from mosquito-borne illnesses:

Use an EPA-registered mosquito repellent that contains DEET while you are outdoors.
Remove all sources of standing water around your home and yard to prevent mosquito breeding.
Wear loose, light-colored, long clothing to cover the arms and legs when outdoors.
Avoid areas where mosquitoes are prevalent.
Please see www.HealthyMS.com/westnile for more information.
For more information on mosquito-borne illnesses, visit the MSDH website at www.HealthyMS.com/westnile.

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**Ronan Kelly** · June 25, 2016, 06:57 AM

Comment: Given at least 9 confirmed human cases nationally and increasing bird and mosquito positives, I'm wondering why the CDC has not yet begun to publish statistics & Maps for 2016. Reports for 1999 - 2015 are located here: http://www.cdc.gov/westnile/statsmaps/index.html . Nothing yet for 2016. - Ro

South Dakota

First WNV Case Of Year Reported In Minnehaha County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, June 24, 2016
CONTACT: Lon Kightlinger, (605) 773-3737

First WNV Case Of Year Reported In Minnehaha County

PIERRE, S.D. ? The Department of Health reminded South Dakotans to get in the habit of using mosquito repellent as it announced the state?s first human West Nile virus (WNV) case of the year, a Minnehaha County resident in the 10- 19 age group.

?Most people who contract West Nile virus, about 70-80 percent, don?t get sick but those who do can be severely ill,? said Dr. Lon Kightlinger, state epidemiologist for the department. ?While typical symptoms include fever, headache, body aches and rash, in severe cases WNV can invade the brain and spinal cord leading to stiff neck, confusion, paralysis, coma and even death.?

Kightlinger said South Dakota has a disproportionately high number of WNV cases and he encouraged residents to reduce their risk with the following precautions:
Apply mosquito repellents (DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus or IR3535) to clothes and exposed skin. Limit exposure by wearing pants and long sleeves in the evening.
Limit time outdoors from dusk to midnight when Culex mosquitoes, the primary carrier of WNV in South Dakota, are most active.
Get rid of standing water that gives mosquitoes a place to breed. Regularly change water in bird baths, outside pet dishes, and drain water from flower pots and garden containers.
Support local mosquito control efforts.

These precautions are especially important for people at high risk for WNV ? those over 50, pregnant women, transplant patients, individuals with diabetes or high blood pressure, and those with a history of alcohol abuse. People with severe or unusual headaches should see their physicians.

Two mosquito pools, one in Brown County and one in Lincoln County have also tested positive for WNV this season. Since its first human WNV case in 2002, the state has reported 2,208 human cases, including 696 hospitalizations and 32 deaths. Every county has reported cases.

Visit the department?s website at westnile.sd.gov for more information about WNV.

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**Ronan Kelly** · June 28, 2016, 06:10 AM

MMWR June 24 reporting 12 cases nationally. https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/65/...cid=mm6524md_w

Illinois (1), Michigan (1), Mississippi (3) Tennessee (1), Oklahoma (1), Texas (1) and Arizona (4).

State Press releases above add Colorado (1), Nebraska (1) and South Dakota (1).

**Ronan Kelly** · July 1, 2016, 07:04 PM

MMWR July 1st reporting 20 cases nationally. https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/65/...cid=mm6525md_w

Illinois (1), Michigan (1), South Dakota (1), Mississippi (3) Tennessee (1), Oklahoma (1), Texas (1), Arizona (9) and Colorado (2).

State Press release in post #5 above adds Nebraska (1) and releases below add North Dakota (1) and Vermont (1). The Pennsylvania case is currently a probable.

Pennsylvania
First human case of West Nile Virus for 2016 reported in Pa
POSTED 4:37 PM, JULY 1, 2016, BY HOWARD SHEPPARD, UPDATED AT 04:57PM, JULY 1, 2016

HARRISBURG, Pa – Pennsylvania’s first probable human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) infection in 2016 has been detected in an Indiana County woman. The Departments of Health and Environmental Protection strongly recommend that all residents minimize their exposure to mosquitoes.

“Detecting the first human case serves as a great reminder for Pennsylvanians to take the proper precautions when they are outside or near areas where mosquitoes are prevalent,” Secretary of Health Karen Murphy said. “There are some simple steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones from mosquito-related diseases.”
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http://fox43.com/2016/07/01/first-hu...eported-in-pa/

North Dakota

NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: For More Information, Contact:
July 1, 2016 Laura Cronquist
Division of Disease Control
Phone: 701.328.2378
E-mail: lcronquist@nd.gov
First 2016 Case of West Nile Virus Reported in North Dakota
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) has confirmed the first
human case of West Nile virus (WNV) disease in North Dakota this year. Additionally, two
crows and one mosquito pool from Grand Forks County and one crow from Richland County
have tested positive for WNV. To help avoid contracting the virus, state and local health officials
urge people to protect themselves from mosquito bites.
The first case of 2016 is a female in her 30s who resides in Grand Forks County. The patient was
not hospitalized for her illness. In 2015, the NDDoH received reports that 23 people tested
positive for West Nile virus. Of those 23, eight were hospitalized and one died. West Nile
infection was also identified in three horses.
“It is important that everyone protect themselves from mosquito bites. It’s especially important
for those at higher risk of severe complications such as people over age 50 and those with other
medical conditions,” said Laura Cronquist, epidemiologist with the NDDoH. “This holiday
weekend, many people will be outside during times when the mosquito that spreads West Nile
virus is most active. Make sure to wear repellent when outdoors during the evening between
dusk and dawn.”
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https://health.nd.gov/media/1392/201...case_final.pdf

Vermont

News Release: July 1, 2016

Media Contact:
Vermont Department of Health
Communication Office
802-863-7281

Take steps to avoid mosquito bites

BURLINGTON – The Vermont Department of Health has confirmed the year’s first case of human illness due to West Nile virus. The Windsor County resident became ill in mid-June, and was diagnosed with West Nile neuroinvasive disease, a more serious form of the illness that affects the nervous system.

West Nile virus is spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquitos that carry West Nile virus can be found throughout the state. The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets began conducting mosquito surveillance throughout the state in June. So far this season no mosquito pools have tested positive for West Nile virus or Eastern Equine Encephalitis.

While most people who are infected do not become ill, about 20 percent develop symptoms including high fever, muscle aches, headache and fatigue. Fewer than 1 percent who are infected develop the more severe illness that affects the nervous system and can be fatal. When the nervous system is involved, symptoms may include disorientation, coma, tremors, seizures, or paralysis.

There have been nine human cases of West Nile virus reported in Vermont since 2003. This newest case is the first since 2013. Health officials said the risk of illness is typically highest in late summer, so seeing a case this early in the season is unusual.

“This case is notable because of how early it occurred in the summer,” said Bradley Tompkins, infectious disease epidemiologist. “It is important for people to take steps now to protect themselves from getting a mosquito bite.”

What you can do to avoid mosquito bites:

Limit your time outside from dusk to dawn when mosquitoes are most active.
Wear long sleeves and long pants when outdoors while mosquitoes are biting.
Use EPA-registered insect repellents that are labeled as effective against mosquitoes. Use repellents that contain no more than 30 percent DEET for adults and children. Do not use DEET on infants younger than 2 months of age. Repellants with picaridin and lemon eucalyptus are also effective.
Get rid of standing water, and drain areas where water can pool: rain gutters, wading pools, old tires, etc. This is where mosquitoes breed.
Install or repair screens on windows and doors to keep mosquitoes out.
For more information about West Nile virus, other mosquito-borne diseases, and insect repellents, visit: http://healthvermont.gov/prevent/arbovirus

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**Ronan Kelly** · July 5, 2016, 03:27 PM

Mississippi
State confirms 1 new West Nile virus case

By - Associated Press - Tuesday, July 5, 2016
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi health regulators report one new human case of West Nile virus, bringing the 2016 total to four.
The Mississippi State Department of Health on Tuesday said the reported case was in Rankin County. So far this year, cases also have been reported in Hinds, Grenada and Lamar counties.
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**Ronan Kelly** · July 6, 2016, 07:44 PM

Texas

DALLAS COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
EPIDEMIOLOGY
Zachary Thompson Dr. Christopher Perkins
Director Health Authority/ Medical Director
From: Kyoo Shim, MPH, Taylor Sexton, MPH, Senait Woldai, MPH, Epidemiology
Spencer Lockwood, Environmental Health Services
Daniel Serinaldi, Tyler Johnson, Laboratory Services
Wendy Chung, MD, Chief Epidemiologist
To: Dallas County Medical Providers
Date: July 6, 2016

HEALTH ADVISORY (3): West Nile Virus
Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) is reporting the first human case of West
Nile infection confirmed in Dallas County for this 2016 season. The resident of zip code 75060
was diagnosed with West Nile neuroinvasive disease. West nile virus (WNV) is currently being
detected in Culex quinquefasciatus mosquitoes, the primary vectors transmitting WNV to humans
in our area, over a wide geographic distribution. The preliminary mosquito vector index for the
week ending July 2nd was 0.51, which meets thresholds of WNV activity which have been
historically associated with large WNV epidemics of human illness locally. In 2012, 398 cases of
WNV infection were reported in Dallas County, including 20 deaths.
Given the increasing risks of WNV transmission, clinicians should continue to consider WNV
disease in persons with symptoms consistent with West Nile fever (e.g. fever with headache,
myalgia, arthralgia, weakness, or rash) or West Nile neuroinvasive disease (e.g. aseptic
meningitis, encephalitis, acute flaccid paralysis, or other acute signs of central or peripheral
neurologic dysfunction).
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Arizona

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**Ronan Kelly** · July 8, 2016, 08:19 AM

Nevada

Carson City Health and Human Services added 2 new photos.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - FIRST WEST NILE CASE REPORTED IN CARSON CITY-DOUGLAS COUNTY AREA FOR 2016 - Carson City and Douglas County, Nevada ? Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) and Douglas County Mosquito Abatement (DCMA) are reporting the first human case of West Nile virus in the Carson CityDouglas County area for 2016. The 65+-year-old individual confirmed to have West Nile Virus had the more serious form of the illness, which can impact the brain and surrounding tissues.
West Nile virus is spread through the bite of infected mosquitoes, which acquire the virus by feeding on infected birds. The illness is not spread person to person. Many people with the virus will have no symptoms or very mild flu-like illness. Mild symptoms include fever, headache, body aches, nausea, vomiting and sometimes swollen lymph glands or a skin rash on the chest, stomach, and back.
Less than 1% of people who are infected will develop a serious neurologic illness, such as encephalitis or meningitis (inflammation of the brain or surrounding tissues). The symptoms of neurologic illness can include headache, high fever, neck stiffness, disorientation, coma, tremors, seizures, or paralysis. If you are experiencing this type of illness, it is important to seek medical treatment.
The most effective way to avoid West Nile virus disease is to prevent mosquito bites. CCHHS and DCMA advise Nevadans and visitors to take the following precautions to prevent West Nile virus throughout the summer months:
? Use insect repellents when you go outdoors. Repellents containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535, and some oil of lemon eucalyptus and para-menthane-diol products provide longer-lasting protection. More information about insect repellents can be found at https://www.cdc.gov/westnile/faq/repellent.html.
? When weather permits, wear long sleeves, long pants, and socks when outdoors. Mosquitoes may bite through thin clothing, so spraying clothes with repellent containing permethrin or another EPA-registered repellent will give extra protection. Don't apply repellents containing permethrin directly to skin. Do not spray repellent on the skin under your clothing.
? Take extra care during peak mosquito biting hours. Take extra care to use repellent and protective clothing from dusk to dawn or consider avoiding outdoor activities during these times.
? Mosquito-proof your home. Install or repair screens on windows and doors to keep mosquitoes outside. Use your air conditioning, if you have it. Empty standing water from flowerpots, gutters, buckets, pool covers, pet water dishes, discarded tires, and birdbaths on a regular basis.
The CCHHS environmental health specialists and DCMA staff routinely survey known breeding sources for mosquitoes and trap them for identification. In addition to West Nile virus, mosquitoes are also tested for Western Equine Encephalitis and St. Louis encephalitis.
For more information about West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne illnesses, visit www.GetHealthyCarsonCity.org or contact us at (775) 887-2190 or cchhsinfo@carson.org.
For more information about Douglas County?s mosquito abatement efforts, see http://dcmosquito.wix.com/dcmad.

Carson City Health and Human Services

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**Ronan Kelly** · July 8, 2016, 01:36 PM

MMWR July 8th reporting 23 cases nationally. https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/65/...cid=mm6526md_w

Pennsylvania (1), Illinois (1), Michigan (1), Kansas (1), South Dakota (1), Mississippi (4) Tennessee (1), Oklahoma (1), Texas (1), Arizona (9) and Colorado (2).

State Press release in post #5 above adds Nebraska (1), post #9 above adds Vermont (1), post #10 makes Texas (2) and post #11 adds Nevada (1).

**Ronan Kelly** · July 13, 2016, 01:15 PM

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**Ronan Kelly** · July 14, 2016, 08:01 AM

Texas

POSITIVE HUMAN CASE OF WEST NILE VIRUS CONFIRMED IN TARRANT COUNTY

Tarrant County - Home > Public Health > News Releases > News Releases 2016 > Positive Human Case of West Nile Virus Confirmed in Tarrant County
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Kelly Hanes

Senior Public Information Officer

Tarrant County Public Health

817-321-5306 direct

817-401-5967 mobile

dkhanes@tarrantcounty.com

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Accredited Health Department, PHAB
Positive Human Case of West Nile Virus
Confirmed in Tarrant County

July 13, 2016 (Tarrant County, TX) – Tarrant County Public Health (TCPH) has confirmed the first human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) for the 2016 season.

The case is from Bedford and is the severe form -- West Nile Neuroinvasive Disease. Additional details are not being released to protect the identity of the patient.

In 2015, TCPH reported its first human case on July 31. For the entire 2015 season, TCPH reported 30 human cases of West Nile disease -- including two human deaths.

The mild form of the disease is commonly referred to as West Nile Fever. Symptoms include headache, fever, muscle and joint aches, nausea and fatigue. People typically recover on their own, although symptoms may last for several weeks.

The more severe form is often referred to as West Nile Neuroinvasive Disease. Symptoms include neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness and paralysis. This form of the disease can be deadly.

TCPH reminds residents to take personal protective measures to safeguard against WNV. Residents should routinely dump standing water on their property, use EPA-approved insect repellent, and dress in long sleeved shirts and pants when possible.

http://access.tarrantcounty.com/en/p...rant-coun.html
West Nile in Texas – July 12, 2016

DSHS has confirmed three cases of West Nile illness among Texas residents this year. People should reduce their risk of exposure to the mosquito-borne virus that causes it by eliminating standing water and other mosquito breeding areas and avoiding mosquito bites.
As many as 80 percent of people who contract the virus will have no symptoms at all. Almost all others will have West Nile fever with symptoms like headache, fever, muscle and joint aches, nausea and fatigue. A very small minority will develop West Nile neuroinvasive disease, a life threatening illness that can cause neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness and paralysis.
In 2015, there were 275 human cases of West Nile illness in Texas, including 16 deaths.
Human West Nile Cases By County for 2016

county// WNF// Neuroinvasive// total

Brazos	1	0	1
Dallas	0	1	1
El Paso	0	1	1
1	2	3

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McLennan County has first probable case of West Nile Virus
Wednesday, July 13th 2016, 4:22 pm EDT
Wednesday, July 13th 2016, 7:33 pm EDT
By Mayra Monroy, Digital Content ProducerCONNECT
By Brittney Verner, ReporterCONNECT

WACO, TX (KXXV) -
McLennan County has its first probable case of West Nile Virus in a human.

The Waco-McLennan County Public Health District announced that the Health District, will treat this as if it is the first real case of 2016. The county has not seen a human case of the virus since 2014.

The patient, 23, did not need to be hospitalized and has recovered.
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http://www.cleveland19.com/story/324...est-nile-virus

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