Mississippi - West Nile 2010.

[Ronan Kelly]

2 new human cases reported today bringing the total to 3 (Coahoma,1; Leflore, 2). There have also been a total of 9 equine cases, and 2 positive mosquito samples.
Mississippi DOH also reports 1 case of LaCrosse encephalitis from Montgomery county.

http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/14,0,93,477.html

[Ronan Kelly]

Re: Mississippi - West Nile 2010.

JACKSON, Miss. ? The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports two new human West Nile virus (WNV) cases in Leflore County, bringing the state?s total to three. Both cases were reported in adults. The MSDH reports both confirmed and probable cases to the public.

So far this year, there have been two positive WNV cases reported in Leflore County and one in Coahoma County. One human case of LaCrosse encephalitis (LAC) has been reported in Montgomery County. LAC is a mosquito-borne illness similar to WNV.

The MSDH conducts mosquito testing during heightened mosquito season with its most intense surveillance during the peak WNV mosquito reproduction months of July, August and September. There have been two positive WNV mosquito samples reported in Madison and Hancock counties. It is important to remember that mosquito-borne diseases, including WNV, occur statewide and throughout the year.

The MSDH encourages Mississippians to take the following precautions to reduce the risk of contracting WNV and other mosquito-borne illnesses: remove sources of standing water, avoid mosquito-prone areas, especially between dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active; wear protective clothing (such as long-sleeved shirts and pants) when in mosquito-prone areas; and apply a DEET-based mosquito repellent according to the manufacturer?s instructions.

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.

For more information on WNV and other mosquito-borne illnesses, a checklist to reduce the mosquito population in and around homes, and a brochure on WNV, visit the MSDH website at www.HealthyMS.com/westnile or call the WNV toll-free hotline from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at 1-877-WST-NILE (1-877-978-6453).

http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/23,10110,341.html

[Ronan Kelly]

Re: Mississippi - West Nile 2010.

1 New Case of West Nile Virus Reported in Miss.,
By AP_Exchange
Published: August 30, 2010

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) Health officials say one new case of West Nile virus has been reported in Mississippi, bringing the state total to four so far this year.

http://www2.wjtv.com/jtv/ap_exchange/special_-_medical/article/1-new-case-of-west-nile-virus-reported-in-miss/189703/

The new case is from Scott county.

http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/14,0,93,477.html

[Ronan Kelly]

Re: Mississippi - West Nile 2010.

State Leaders Report New Human West Nile Virus Case
Media Release
Published: September 13, 2010
JACKSON, Miss. ? The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports one new human West Nile virus (WNV) case in Calhoun County, bringing the state?s total to five. The MSDH reports both confirmed and probable cases to the public.
So far this year, there have been two positive WNV cases reported in Leflore County, and one in Coahoma, Calhoun and Scott Counties.

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