CT: 8 human West Nile cases 2010

[Ronan Kelly]

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The New Haven resident is between 60-69 years old, became ill during the second week of August and is hospitalized, the statement said. The illness was characterized by fever, headache, and confusion and laboratory tests confirmed the presence of antibodies to WNV, the statement said. The person spent a lot of time outdoors and did not use mosquito repellent, the statement said. Since July 24, WNV-positive mosquitoes have been trapped repeatedly in New Haven County.

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http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2010/08/21/news/aa3_westnilevirus082110.txt

 

[Ronan Kelly]

Re: CT: Elm City resident hospitalized with West Nile virus, officials say

Re: CT: Elm City resident hospitalized with West Nile virus, officials say

Greenwich senior contracts West Nile Virus
Written by Hersam Acorn Newspapers
Thursday, 02 September 2010 15:20

Today the Greenwich Department of Health was notified by the Connecticut Department of Public Health that an elderly resident from Greenwich has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). The individual, between 80 and 89 years of age became ill in late August with fever, headache and neurological symptoms and is currently hospitalized. This is the third case of human WNV infection acquired in the state this year.

continues at; http://www.acorn-online.com/joomla1...eenwich-senior-contracts-west-nile-virus.html

 

[Shiloh]

Re: CT: 3 human West Nile cases 2010

Re: CT: 3 human West Nile cases 2010

Source: http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/2-more-hospitalized-for-West-Nile-virus-644578.php

2 more hospitalized for West Nile virus
Amanda Cuda, Staff Writer
Published: 05:24 p.m., Friday, September 3, 2010

Two state residents -- one from Bridgeport and one from Stamford -- have been hospitalized with West Nile Virus infections. Both are in serious condition.

The identities and genders of the two weren't released by the state Department of Public Health, but both are between 50 and 59 years of age. The Bridgeport resident became ill during the third week of August and the Stamford resident became sick the last week of August. Both were hospitalized with encephalitis, an irritation and swelling of the brain. The State Public Health Laboratory confirmed the presence of antibodies to West Nile in both patients.

These latest cases bring the total number of people infected in Connecticut to five...

 

[Ronan Kelly]

Re: CT: 5 human West Nile cases 2010

Re: CT: 5 human West Nile cases 2010

State Reports Two Additional Residents Test Positive for West Nile Virus
Hartford ? The State Mosquito Management Program today announced that residents of Bridgeport and Stamford have been hospitalized for West Nile virus (WNV) infections.

The Bridgeport resident, between 50-59 years of age, became ill during the third week of August and is hospitalized for encephalitis. Illness was characterized by fever, nausea, and confusion. Laboratory tests confirmed the presence of antibodies to WNV. The Stamford resident, between 50-59 years of age, became ill during the last week of August and is hospitalized for encephalitis. Illness was characterized by fever, headache, confusion and incoordination. The State Public Health Laboratory confirmed the presence of antibodies to WNV in both patients.

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http://www.ct.gov/mosquito/cwp/view.asp?Q=465474&A=3926



State Reports Clinton Resident Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
West Nile Virus confirmed in 8th Connecticut Resident
Hartford ? The State Mosquito Management Program today announced that a resident of Clinton has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) infection and is hospitalized.

The resident, between 60-69 years of age, became ill during the first week of September and is hospitalized for meningitis. Illness was characterized by fever, severe headache, weakness and fatigue. Laboratory tests confirmed the presence of antibodies to WNV. Five other persons, living in Bridgeport, Greenwich, New Haven, Stamford and Trumbull, have been reported with infections this year. Two additional Connecticut residents were infected while travelling out of the state.

"West Nile virus can cause serious illness, especially in people over 50. In Connecticut, this is the time of year when the risk of getting sick from West Nile virus is the greatest," said Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. J. Robert Galvin. "West Nile virus is transmitted by mosquitoes, and simple things like wearing long-sleeved shirts, using insect repellant, and minimizing time outside at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active can help you reduce your risk of getting this virus."

So far this season, WNV-positive mosquitoes have been identified in 20 towns ? Bethel, Bridgeport, Darien, Fairfield, Greenwich, Manchester, Meriden, Milford, Newtown, Norwalk, New Britain, New Haven, Orange, Stamford, Stratford, Trumbull, Wallingford, West Haven, Westport and Wethersfield.

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http://www.ct.gov/mosquito/cwp/view.asp?Q=465646&A=3926