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Iowa reports first-ever case of Heartland virus; first case of the season of West Nile virus
Posted: Wed 12:52 PM, Jun 17, 2020 |
Updated: Thu 6:35 AM, Jun 18, 2020
The first reported case of the West Nile virus this season was confirmed by the State Hygienic Laboratory and is an adult between the ages of 18 and 40 from Polk County.
"About 20 percent of people infected with West Nile virus will have mild to moderate symptoms such as fever, headache, body aches and vomiting," officials said in the release. "Less than one percent of people infected become seriously ill and rarely, someone dies."
The department of public health also announced the state's first-ever report of the Heartland virus.
This was found in an older adult between the ages of 61 and 80 in Appanoose County.
"Heartland virus is a Phlebovirus that is thought to be transmitted by the Lone Star tick and was first discovered in 2009 in Missouri," officials said in the release. "Since then, cases have expanded across the Midwestern and southern United States."
Officials say symptoms include; fever, fatigue, anorexia, nausea and diarrhea and treatment is supportive care.
“These reports are an important reminder that as Iowans take advantage of outdoor activities, they should take precautions to prevent tick and mosquito bites,” said IDPH Deputy State Epidemiologist and Public Health Veterinarian, Dr. Ann Garvey....
Iowa reports first-ever case of Heartland virus; first case of the season of West Nile virus
Posted: Wed 12:52 PM, Jun 17, 2020 |
Updated: Thu 6:35 AM, Jun 18, 2020
The first reported case of the West Nile virus this season was confirmed by the State Hygienic Laboratory and is an adult between the ages of 18 and 40 from Polk County.
"About 20 percent of people infected with West Nile virus will have mild to moderate symptoms such as fever, headache, body aches and vomiting," officials said in the release. "Less than one percent of people infected become seriously ill and rarely, someone dies."
The department of public health also announced the state's first-ever report of the Heartland virus.
This was found in an older adult between the ages of 61 and 80 in Appanoose County.
"Heartland virus is a Phlebovirus that is thought to be transmitted by the Lone Star tick and was first discovered in 2009 in Missouri," officials said in the release. "Since then, cases have expanded across the Midwestern and southern United States."
Officials say symptoms include; fever, fatigue, anorexia, nausea and diarrhea and treatment is supportive care.
“These reports are an important reminder that as Iowans take advantage of outdoor activities, they should take precautions to prevent tick and mosquito bites,” said IDPH Deputy State Epidemiologist and Public Health Veterinarian, Dr. Ann Garvey....