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MS: 2011 West Nile cases

Re: MS: 2011 West Nile cases

Mississippi Health Officials Report Five New West Nile Virus Cases and One Death
September 7, 2011


JACKSON, Miss. - Today the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports five new human West Nile virus (WNV) cases in Madison, Pearl River (2), Tate and Washington counties, bringing the state's total to 23 for 2011. One death is also being reported in Pearl River County.

The two newly reported Pearl River County cases became ill sometime in late July through early August but were just recently determined to be positive for WNV after consultation with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The other three cases became ill in mid-August.

So far this year, cases have been confirmed in Coahoma, Forrest (3), Hinds (4), Jones (3), Madison, Pearl River (6), and one case each in: Rankin, Tallahatchie, Tate, Wayne, and Washington counties. Two deaths have been confirmed in Jones and Pearl River counties.

In 2010, Mississippi had eight WNV cases and no deaths.

Mississippians are encouraged to take appropriate precautions to reduce the risk of contracting WNV and other mosquito-borne illnesses year-round: remove sources of standing water, especially after rainfall; if you will be in mosquito-prone areas, wear protective clothing (such as long-sleeved shirts and pants) during peak times from dusk until dawn; and use a recommended mosquito repellent according to manufacturer's directions.

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http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/23,11552,341.html
 
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