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Washoe County Sees First Human Case Of West Nile Virus In The State This Season
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For Immediate Release
http://www.washoecounty.us/healthContact: Tracie Douglas, PIO
775-328-6140
10-17
The Washoe County Health District has received notification of the first human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) infection in a Washoe County resident, according to Scott Monsen, Program Manager for the Vector Borne Disease and Prevention Program. The resident was mostly likely infected in late July or early August. Extensive laboratory tests proved that the individual, who is over the age of 50, was positive for the milder form of the illness, West Nile Fever. The individual was not hospitalized and is now fully recovered. Common symptoms of mild infections are fever, headache, body ache, skin rash and swollen lymph glands. Those with a more severe infection may experience high fever, headache, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, paralysis and death. Individuals with symptoms of severe infection should seek medical attention immediately.
"To minimize chances of becoming ill in association with a mosquito bite, the Health District is reminding the residents of Washoe County to continue to take personal precautions by using repellent," Monsen stated. Area residents should take the following precautions now through the fall months to prevent the breeding of mosquitoes in and around their homes and to avoid being bitten:
?Clear the yard of any free-standing water that may become a mosquito breeding-ground such as that found in unused wading pools and animal troughs as well as buckets, containers and bowls that are kept wet by sprinkler systems.
?Wear long sleeves and long pants in mosquito prone areas
?Use mosquito repellant containing DEET and follow label precautions
?Avoid outdoor activities at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active
?Repair window screens that provide entry for mosquitoes
?Report nighttime mosquito activity to the Health District at 328-2434
Horse owners should ensure their animals are vaccinated for West Nile Virus (WNV) and Western Equine Encephalitis (WEE). WEE is another mosquito-borne disease that was found earlier this summer in one of the Vector Program?s sentinel chicken flocks, located in Sun Valley. Neither WNV nor WEE can be transmitted from horses to humans. There is no vaccine for WNV or WEE that will protect humans, therefore, the preventive measures outlined above are very important.
Health District Vector Borne Disease Program staff have been working since April to abate mosquitoes in Washoe County. Presently, only one location has produced WNV positive mosquito pools. This location was in the Damonte Ranch area.
For more information about West Nile Virus, please visit our web site at www.washoecounty.us/health or cdc.gov or call 775-328-2434. If you have problems with mosquitoes in your neighborhood, please report it to the Health District by calling 775-328-2434 or 775-785-4599.
http://www.co.washoe.nv.us/health
2nd Case of West NIle Confirmed
Reno
Last Friday we told you about Nevada?s first case of West Nile Virus this year. Its was right here in Washoe County. Today Churchill County confirms another case of the disease, the patient is older than 50 health officials say.
Posted: 5:43 PM Sep 20, 2010
Reporter: Terri Russell
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http://www.kolotv.com/home/headlines/103401219.html
View/print formatted press releaseMedia Release
For Immediate Release
http://www.washoecounty.us/healthContact: Tracie Douglas, PIO
775-328-6140
10-17
The Washoe County Health District has received notification of the first human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) infection in a Washoe County resident, according to Scott Monsen, Program Manager for the Vector Borne Disease and Prevention Program. The resident was mostly likely infected in late July or early August. Extensive laboratory tests proved that the individual, who is over the age of 50, was positive for the milder form of the illness, West Nile Fever. The individual was not hospitalized and is now fully recovered. Common symptoms of mild infections are fever, headache, body ache, skin rash and swollen lymph glands. Those with a more severe infection may experience high fever, headache, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, paralysis and death. Individuals with symptoms of severe infection should seek medical attention immediately.
"To minimize chances of becoming ill in association with a mosquito bite, the Health District is reminding the residents of Washoe County to continue to take personal precautions by using repellent," Monsen stated. Area residents should take the following precautions now through the fall months to prevent the breeding of mosquitoes in and around their homes and to avoid being bitten:
?Clear the yard of any free-standing water that may become a mosquito breeding-ground such as that found in unused wading pools and animal troughs as well as buckets, containers and bowls that are kept wet by sprinkler systems.
?Wear long sleeves and long pants in mosquito prone areas
?Use mosquito repellant containing DEET and follow label precautions
?Avoid outdoor activities at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active
?Repair window screens that provide entry for mosquitoes
?Report nighttime mosquito activity to the Health District at 328-2434
Horse owners should ensure their animals are vaccinated for West Nile Virus (WNV) and Western Equine Encephalitis (WEE). WEE is another mosquito-borne disease that was found earlier this summer in one of the Vector Program?s sentinel chicken flocks, located in Sun Valley. Neither WNV nor WEE can be transmitted from horses to humans. There is no vaccine for WNV or WEE that will protect humans, therefore, the preventive measures outlined above are very important.
Health District Vector Borne Disease Program staff have been working since April to abate mosquitoes in Washoe County. Presently, only one location has produced WNV positive mosquito pools. This location was in the Damonte Ranch area.
For more information about West Nile Virus, please visit our web site at www.washoecounty.us/health or cdc.gov or call 775-328-2434. If you have problems with mosquitoes in your neighborhood, please report it to the Health District by calling 775-328-2434 or 775-785-4599.
http://www.co.washoe.nv.us/health
2nd Case of West NIle Confirmed
Reno
Last Friday we told you about Nevada?s first case of West Nile Virus this year. Its was right here in Washoe County. Today Churchill County confirms another case of the disease, the patient is older than 50 health officials say.
Posted: 5:43 PM Sep 20, 2010
Reporter: Terri Russell
continues at;
http://www.kolotv.com/home/headlines/103401219.html