(ANGOLA) - Mosquitoes carrying the West Nile Virus have been found in Northeast Indiana.
One pool of mosquitoes collected in Steuben County on June 27 by the County’s Health Department has tested positive for the West Nile Virus. To date though, there have been no human cases of West Nile Virus reported in Steuben County.
There are potentially 8-10 weeks of seasonal summer temperatures remaining and mosquitoes will remain active above 60 degrees, so the risk of mosquito bites is still widespread. The possibility of a human contracting West Nile Virus will persist until the first hard freeze has occurred in the area.
State health officials recommend the following proactive measures: Avoid places where mosquitoes are at; Apply insect repellent containing DEET, picaradin or oil of lemon eucalyptus to clothes and exposed skin; Install or repair screens on windows and doors to keep mosquitoes out of the home; and, When possible, wear pants and long sleeves, especially if walking in wooded or marshy areas.
West Nile Virus can cause West Nile fever, a mild form of illness, which can include fever, headache, body aches, swollen lymph glands or a rash. Some individuals will develop a more severe form of the disease with encephalitis or meningitis and other severe syndromes, including flaccid muscle paralysis.
To reduce potential mosquito breeding grounds: Discard old tires, tin cans, ceramic pots or other containers that can hold water; Repair failed septic systems; Drill holes in the bottom of recycling containers left outdoors; Keep grass cut short and shrubbery trimmed; Clean clogged roof gutters; Frequently replace the water in pet bowls; And flush ornamental fountains and birdbaths periodically.
Individuals should contact their primary care physicians for additional questions or concerns related to West Nile Virus.
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