The Illinois Department of Public Health has confirmed the first human West Nile virus case reported in northern Illinois for 2009. The Chicago Department of Public Health reported a woman in her 70s with onset of illness in late August.. As we head into fall its important for people to continue to protect themselves against West Nile virus. Mosquitoes that typically carry West Nile virus remain active until the first couple of hard freezes, or nights below 28 degrees Fahrenheit, Dr. Damon T. Arnold, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health said. People should continue to protect themselves against mosquitoes by wearing insect repellent and by trying to reduce any standing water around their homes.. To date, 30 counties have reported mosquito batches, birds, horses or humans testing positive for West Nile virus. The first human case of West Nile virus in Illinois this year was reported on August 31. So far there are three confirmed cases of West Nile virus in Illinois, one in ...

A second human West Nile virus (WNV) case has been reported in Southern Nevada, health officials note.. The individual, a female under the age of 50, has the more serious neuroinvasive form of the illness and has been hospitalized. The Health District reported its first West Nile case in April in a woman over the age of 50 with the more serious form of the illness; she has since recovered.. There were no reported human cases of West Nile virus in Clark County last year.. With a second case of West Nile virus, it is important to remind everyone that this is a preventable disease, said Dr. Joe Iser, Chief Health Officer for the Southern Nevada Health District. By taking some simple steps, you can protect yourself from mosquito bites at home and when you are traveling this summer. Its also important to eliminate mosquito breeding around your home to protect yourself and your family.. West Nile virus is spread through the bite of infected mosquitoes that have acquired the virus by feeding on ...

RHODE ISLAND ANNOUNCES ACTION PLAN TO DEAL WITH POSSIBILITY OF WEST NILE VIRUS. First Meeting to Brief Local Officials Held Yesterday. Click here for Health Department information on West Nile Virus. PROVIDENCE -At the behest of Governor Almond, the Rhode Island Departments of Environmental Management and HEALTH have developed a statewide action plan to deal with the possibility that mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus, first found in North America last summer in New York City, could become present in Rhode Island this year. The main carrier of West Nile Virus in New York was the common house mosquito, meaning that all parts of the state would be at risk if the virus arrives in Rhode Island.. Rhode Islands West Nile action plan stresses preventative measures that include elimination of mosquito breeding areas and early application of larvicides, surveillance, and educating the public about steps they can take to reduce mosquito populations around their homes and yards and ways to avoid mosquito ...

The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is reporting the first human case of West Nile virus infection in Arkansas this year. In Arkansas for 2008 there were 9 confirmed cases in humans and no deaths. Nationally, there were 1,356 reported cases in humans and 44 deaths from West Nile Virus infection in 2008. Surveillance conducted by ADH has confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus in virtually every county of the state in the years since it was first recorded in Arkansas in 2002. According to James Phillips, M.D., Director of the ADH Infectious Disease Branch, this means that people in all parts of the state should be aware of the presence of the virus.. Unfortunately, West Nile virus has become endemic in the state, Phillips said. This means that to protect yourself you should avoid being outside at dusk and dawn, when mosquitoes are most active. If you have to be outside, wear long-sleeved clothing and protect yourself with a good insect repellent. Its also a good idea to drain standing ...

West Nile virus is spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquitos that carry West Nile virus can be found throughout the state. The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets began conducting mosquito surveillance throughout the state in June. So far this season no mosquito pools have tested positive for West Nile virus or Eastern Equine Encephalitis.. While most people who are infected do not become ill, about 20 percent develop symptoms including high fever, muscle aches, headache and fatigue. Fewer than 1 percent who are infected develop the more severe illness that affects the nervous system and can be fatal. When the nervous system is involved, symptoms may include disorientation, coma, tremors, seizures, or paralysis.. There have been nine human cases of West Nile virus reported in Vermont since 2003. This newest case is the first since 2013. Health officials said the risk of illness is typically highest in late summer, so seeing a case this early in the season is ...

Most people who get infected with West Nile virus dont get sick, according to the DSHS. About 20 percent develop West Nile fever, a fever that can be accompanied by headache, muscle and joint aches, nausea, diarrhea and fatigue. People with this form of disease usually recover on their own, though symptoms may last for several weeks. Less than one percent of those infected will develop the more severe West Nile neuroinvasive disease, in which the virus infects the nervous system. Symptoms can include those of West Nile fever plus neck stiffness, muscle weakness, vision loss, tremors, convulsions, disorientation, coma and paralysis. Recovery can take months, and some effects on the nervous system may be permanent. About 1 in 10 people with West Nile neuroinvasive disease die.. People experiencing West Nile symptoms should contact their health care provider for possible testing, according to the news release. There is no vaccine to prevent West Nile and no specific treatment, though ...

TY - JOUR. T1 - Experimental infection of house sparrows (Passer domesticus) with West Nile virus strains of lineages 1 and 2. AU - Del Amo, Javier. AU - Llorente, Francisco. AU - Pérez-Ramirez, Elisa. AU - Soriguer, Ramón C.. AU - Figuerola, Jordi. AU - Nowotny, Norbert. AU - Jiménez-Clavero, Miguel Angel. PY - 2014/8/27. Y1 - 2014/8/27. N2 - West Nile virus (WNV) is a zoonotic pathogen which is maintained in an enzootic cycle between mosquitoes and birds; humans, equines, other mammals and some bird species are dead-end hosts. Lineage 1 WNV strains have predominated in Europe since the 1960s. However, in 2004 lineage 2 strains emerged in Hungary and Russia, respectively, spreading since then to a number of neighbouring countries (e.g., Austria, Greece, Italy, Serbia and Romania). Wild bird mortality is a hallmark of North American WNV outbreaks, a feature uncommon in Europe. This study aimed to compare the course of infection of lineage 1 (NY99) and lineage 2 (Austria/2008) WNV strains in ...

SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed the first human West Nile virus case reported in central Illinois for 2013. The Tazewell County Health Department reported a man in his 50s became ill earlier this month.. We are seeing high temperatures and dry weather, which are the perfect conditions for creating mosquito breeding grounds, said Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck. The mosquitoes that typically carry West Nile virus breed in stagnant water water left sitting in storm drains or in containers around the outside of your home. So dump out those containers and take other precautions against mosquito bites, like wearing insect repellent.. To date, West Nile virus positive birds, mosquitoes and/or human cases have been reported in 52 counties. The first human case this year was reported on Wednesday, August 21st in a McHenry County woman in her 50s. Last year the first human case was reported July 24, 2012.. For the 2012 ...

With spring around the corner, Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory wants to prepare your horses for West Nile virus and Equine Encephalitis virus. This AgriLife agency reports on annual trends in positive disease cases and discusses the best way to prepare horses with vaccinations and your veterinarians help. Last year, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, documented fewer cases of West Nile virus than in previous years. The number of positive cases of West Nile virus in horses seen at TVMDL fluctuates from year to year, which is common with mosquito-borne diseases. In 2019, the agency reported only four positive cases in horses, none of which came from Texas. However, as West Nile cases went down, the agency saw a slight increase in another prominent mosquito-borne disease: Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus, EEEV.. TVMDL reported 16 cases of EEEV cases in 2019, with four of those positive cases coming from out of Texas. Over 98% of the cases involving ...

October 19, 2018. (COUNTY NEWS CENTER) - A 91-year-old man from La Jolla has been confirmed as the first person in San Diego County in 2018 to test positive for West Nile virus, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced Friday.. The man was hospitalized in September with encephalitis but was confirmed later to have West Nile virus after testing done by the California Department of Public Health. He has been discharged from the hospital and is still recovering.. The man had not traveled outside the county within the month prior to becoming ill, so the infection resulted from a local mosquito bite. The Countys Department of Environmental Health trapped mosquitoes near his residence and is sending precautionary notices to residents in the area with information on mosquito prevention and protection. Mosquitoes recovered from those monitoring traps tested negative for West Nile virus.. Read more. ...

Seven alligators were submitted to the Tifton Veterinary Diagnostic and Investigational Laboratory for necropsy during two epizootics in the fall of 2001 and 2002. The alligators were raised in temperature-controlled buildings and fed a diet of horsemeat supplemented with vitamins and minerals. Histologic findings in the juvenile alligators were multiorgan necrosis, heterophilic granulomas, and heterophilic perivasculitis and were most indicative of septicemia or bacteremia. Histologic findings in a hatchling alligator were random foci of necrosis in multiple organs and mononuclear perivascular encephalitis, indicative of a viral cause. West Nile virus was isolated from submissions in 2002. Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) results on all submitted case samples were positive for West Nile virus for one of four cases associated with the 2001 epizootic and three of three cases associated with the 2002 epizootic. RT-PCR analysis was positive for West Nile virus in the ...

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Hood County now has four cases of West Nile virus officially confirmed by testing. Meanwhile, last weekend both Dallas County and Tarrant County added one death to their West Nile statistics. The website of the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) shows that Hood County has had two cases of West Nile fever and two cases of West Nile neuroinvasive disease (WNND). One of those Hood County residents died in August after contracting West Nile. .hcnlogin { font-size: 10px; } ...

VetDepot offers Recombitek West Nile Virus Vaccine, 10 x 1 Dose Vials at the most competitive prices. Get the best deals on all your pet meds at VetDepot. RECOMBITEK WNV is recommended for the vaccination of healthy horses as an aid in the prevention of viremia due to West Nile Virus infection.

With the recent report of a human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in southern Nevada, the Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) urges horse owners throughout the state to vaccinate against the disease. WNV can cause severe illness in a horses brain, spinal cord and nervous system.. Vaccination is the best protection horse owners have for their animals, Dr. JJ Goicoechea, the NDAs state veterinarian, said. Vaccinations, in conjunction with practices that reduce exposure to mosquitos, are very effective in protecting horses from WNV. Every year, the NDA monitors WNV and other diseases carried by mosquitos (also known as arboviral) very closely for the protection of public health and safety and the agriculture industry. In addition to WNV, the Animal Disease Laboratory at the NDA tests for two other prevalent arboviral diseases: Saint Louis Encephalitis Virus and Western Equine Encephalitis Virus. All three can cause severe disease and death in humans.. West Nile Virus has been prevalent in ...

by Tashun Chism. For the past several years, West Nile Virus has been a concern across East Texas during the spring and summer. So far we have had two cases this year. They were early in the year. Earlier than normal and we have two pending cases that Ive drawn in the last two weeks, said Angelina County and Cities Health District Infectious Disease Specialist Stephanie Mason.. But Angelina County and Cities Health District officials say theres no need to panic. Compared to the past where weve had 8 or 9 at this time of year, its actually been down, Mason told us.. Officials say the cases confirmed this year are actually cases of West Nile Fever. If they just have the symptoms of the flu-like symptoms of the fever, thats what the states classifies as west Nile fever, because theyre not having meningitis or severe complications from it, Mason added.. West Nile Virus is usually contracted from mosquitos. The state department has guidelines against West Nile called the Four Ds:. 1.) ...

West Nile virus (WNV) appeared in the U.S. in 1999 and has since become endemic, with yearly summer epidemics causing tens of thousands of cases of serious disease over the past 14 years. Analysis of WNV strains isolated during the 2006-2007 epidemic seasons demonstrates that a new genetic variant had emerged coincidentally with an intense outbreak in Idaho during 2006. The isolates belonging to the new variant carry a 13 nt deletion, termed ID-Δ13, located at the variable region of the 3′UTR, and are genetically related. The analysis of deletions and insertions in the 3′UTR of two major lineages of WNV revealed the presence of conserved repeats and two indel motifs in the variable region of the 3′UTR. One human and two bird isolates from the Idaho 2006-2007 outbreaks were sequenced using Illumina technology and within-host variability was analyzed. Continued monitoring of new genetic variants is important for public health as WNV continues to evolve.

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The purpose of this study is to assess whether Omr-IgG-am™, an intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) containing antibodies specific for West Nile virus (WNV), is safe and well-tolerated in patients with suspected or laboratory diagnosed WNV disease. An initial estimation of efficacy will also be made. This Phase I/II study will enroll hospitalized adults with a presumptive diagnosis of West Nile encephalitis and/or myelitis or those with a positive laboratory test for diagnosis of WNV infection who are at high risk for progressing to severe neurologic disease based on age or immunosuppression. Patients will be randomized in blocks of five to receive either Omr-IgGam ™, Polygam® S/D (IVIG containing minimal anti-WNV antibodies) or normal saline in a ratio of 3:1:1. Patients and investigators will be blinded to treatment assignments. Patients will receive a single intravenous dose of study medication or one of two placebos. The study participants will receive 0.5 grams/kg of Omr-IgG-am™ or ...

DEMs WNV/EEE Web Page. PROVIDENCE The Department of Environmental Management this evening announced the finding of West Nile Virus in five crows collected in two communities between September 14 and September 17.. Three birds were collected in Westerly and two were collected in Coventry. The birds were tested at the University of Rhode Island s Mosquito Virus Testing Laboratory. Confirmatory test results for all five were received by DEM at 8 p.m. this evening. Confirmatory results on one other bird from Westerly whose preliminary tests point toward West Nile Virus are expected over the weekend and will be reported on Monday.. One of the crows was collected from Chester Avenue in Westerly on September 14. Ground spraying took place on September 20 in that neighborhood, after the bird was collected, so will not be repeated. The other two Westerly crows were collected on September 16 from Terrace Avenue and Bayberry Lane, both in the Weekapaug area. One Coventry crow was collected on September 15 ...

ACROSS MISSISSIPPI - Six newly reported cases of West Nile virus bring the total in Mississippi this year to 39.. Yesterday, the state Department of Health reported one in a previously reported West Nile virus case in Jasper County.. The six new cases were in Hinds, Madison, Rankin (3) and Washington counties.. So far this year, cases have been confirmed in Forrest (4), Hinds (6), Jones (4), Madison (6), Pearl River (6), Rankin (5), Washington (2) and one case each in Coahoma, Jasper, Lincoln, Tallahatchie, Tate and Wayne counties. Three deaths have been confirmed, in Jasper, Jones and Pearl River counties.. In 2010, Mississippi had eight WNV cases and no deaths.. ...

Phylogenetic relationships were examined for 29 southern African West Nile virus (formal name West Nile virus [WNV]) isolates from various sources in four countries from 1958 to 2001. In addition, sequence data were retrieved from GenBank for another ...

West Nile encephalitis (WNE), or neuroinvasive West Nile virus (WNV) infection, is distinguished from other arthropod-borne causes of viral encephalitis (eg, western equine encephalitis, eastern equine encephalitis [EEE], Japanese encephalitis, Venezuelan encephalitis) based on its geographic distribution, clinical features, and laboratory fi...

The New Mexico Department of Health announced that a 51 yearold woman from Lea County was confirmed with West Nile Virus. She was hospitalized with the less severe form of the disease and is now home recovering.. Four horses have also tested positive for West Nile Virus, one from the Roswell area of Chaves County, one from the Hondo area of Lincoln County, one from the Mimbres area in Grant County, and one from near Springer in Colfax County. The horse from Chaves County died of complications of the infection while the other horses have survived and are recovering.. Mosquitoes continue to be present across the state due to the recent rainfall, said Dr. Paul Ettestad, the Department of Healths public health veterinarian. We urge people to continue to take precautions against mosquito bites until the first frost in their area. There will be positive mosquitoes circulating until that time.. There have been four human cases of West Nile Virus so far this year in New Mexico including a fatal ...

The number of mosquitoes with West Nile has been high all summer, but that has suddenly changed.. It quit raining, so over the last two or three weeks weve had no rain, record heat and the habitats dried up, so the mosquito population has gone down significantly, said John Baker.. Baker leads the Health Department program that traps and tests and tries to control mosquitoes for Tulsa County.. Its the only program like it in the state.. Each week the health department lab gathers mosquitoes and checks them for West Nile. If more mosquitoes test positive in the lab, generally in a week or two, more human cases appear.. The Health Department doesnt know why this year has been worse than most, with 14 people diagnosed with the infection.. So far in 2012, 55 cases of West Nile Virus have been confirmed in 14 Oklahoma Counties. Tulsa County ranks number one with 14 cases. Oklahoma County has 12 confirmed cases, Carter County 9, Pittsburg 7, Muskogee 3 and Garfield, 2. Patient ages range from 12 ...

Abstract. The mosquito-transmitted pathogen West Nile virus (WNV) is not yet present in the Galápagos Archipelago of Ecuador. However, concern exists for fragile endemic island fauna after population decreases in several North American bird species and pathology in certain reptiles. We examined WNV vector competency of a Galápagos strain of mosquito (Culex quinquefasciatus Say). Field specimens were tested for their capacity to transmit the WN02-1956 strain of WNV after incubation at 27°C or 30°C. Rates of infection, dissemination, and transmission all increased with days post-exposure to WNV, and the highest rates were observed at 28 days. Infection rates peaked at 59% and transmission rates peaked at 44% (of mosquitoes tested). Vector efficiency increased after day 14. Rates of infection but not of transmission were significantly influence by temperature. No vertical transmission was detectable. We demonstrate that Galápagos Cx. quinquefasciatus are competent WNV vectors, and therefore should be

A dipstick immunochromatographic assay used for West Nile virus (WNV) detection in mosquitoes was investigated for application to testing of fecal, saliva, and tissue samples from dead American Crows (Corvus brachyrhynchos). Results suggest that VecTest may be an efficient method for WNV detection in field-collected, dead American Crows, although confirmation of results and further investigation are warranted.

To better understand the potential environmental health risk presented by West Nile virus (WNV)-contaminated feces, we quantified the amount of WNV present in the feces of experimentally infected American crows (Corvus brachyrhynchos) and fish crows (Corvus ossifragus). Peak fecal titers ranged from 103.5 to 108.8 plaque-forming units (PFU)/g for 10 American crows and from 102.3 to 106.4 PFU/g for 10 fish crows. The presence of infectious WNV in bird feces indicates a potential for direct transmission of WNV. Thus, handlers of sick or dead birds should take appropriate precautions to avoid exposure to fecal material.

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To better understand the potential environmental health risk presented by West Nile virus (WNV)- contaminated feces, we quantified the amount of WNV present in the feces of experimentally infected American crows (Corvus brachyrhynchos) and fish crows (Corvus ossifragus). Peak fecal titers ranged from 103.5 to 108.8 plaque-forming units (PFU)/g for 10 American crows and from 102.3 to 106.4 PFU/g for 10 fish crows. The presence of infectious WNV in bird feces indicates a potential for direct transmission of WNV. Thus, handlers of sick or dead birds should take appropriate precautions to avoid exposure to fecal material.

15 cases of infection with the West Nile virus were confirmed in Romania by Friday morning, according to data announced by the Health Ministry. Most cases were reported in the countries of Constanta - hotnews, news, articles, press review, politics, economics, sport

April 16, 2006 - Posted at 12:11 p.m. CST. LITTLE ROCK (AP) _ Tomorrow marks the start of statewide. surveillance for West Nile virus in Arkansas.. The virus is typically spread from birds to mosquitoes to other. animals, including humans. The surveillance will include testing. dead crows, bluejays, hawks, owls and robins.. The public is asked to bring dead birds to a local health. department office for testing. State health officials say always. use rubber gloves when handling a dead bird. Last year, Arkansas. had 28 confirmed human cases of West Nile infection that resulted. in three deaths. Symptoms of infection include fever, headache,. rash and muscle aches.. (Copyright 2006 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.). ...

JACKSON, Miss. - Today the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports three new human cases of West Nile virus (WNV), bringing the state total to 58 this year. The new cases are in Hinds, Rankin, and Sunflower counties.. So far this year cases have been reported in Bolivar, Calhoun (2), Clarke, Clay, Covington, DeSoto, Forrest (5), Hinds (13), Humphreys (2), Jones, Lauderdale, Leake, Lee (3), Leflore, Lincoln (2), Lowndes (2), Madison (4), Monroe (2), Noxubee, Perry, Rankin (7), Scott (2), Sunflower, Wilkinson, and Yazoo counties. Two deaths have been reported, in Forrest and Humphreys counties.. In 2016, Mississippi had 43 WNV cases and two deaths.. Peak WNV season in Mississippi is July through September, although cases can occur at any time of the year.. Symptoms of WNV infection are often mild and may include fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, a rash, muscle weakness or swollen lymph nodes. In a small number of cases, infection can result in encephalitis or meningitis, which can ...

www.MOLUNA.de West Nile Encephalitis Virus Infection [4200065] - Contributors to this volume focus on recent studies identifying key steps in the molecular pathogenesis of this virus infection, which has emerged as a significant cause of viral encephalitis in humans. The prospects for human therapeutics are covered.nWest Nile virus is a neurotropic flavivirus that has emerged globally as a

West Nile virus (WNV) is transmitted by mosquitoes and can cause illness in humans ranging from mild fever to encephalitis. In 2002, a total of 4,156 WNV cases were reported in the United States; 329 were in Louisiana. To estimate the economic impact of the 2002 WNV epidemic in Louisiana, we collected data from hospitals, a patient questionnaire, and public offices. Hospital charges were converted to economic costs by using Medicare cost-to-charge ratios. The estimated cost of the Louisiana epidemic was $20.1 million from June 2002 to February 2003, including a $10.9 million cost of illness ($4.4 million medical and $6.5 million nonmedical costs) and a $9.2 million cost of public health response. These data indicate a substantial short-term cost of the WNV disease epidemic in Louisiana.

West Nile fever is a viral infection typically spread by mosquitoes. In about 75% of infections people have few or no symptoms. About 20% of people develop a fever, headache, vomiting, or a rash. In less than 1% of people, encephalitis or meningitis occurs, with associated neck stiffness, confusion, or seizures. Recovery may take weeks to months. The risk of death among those in whom the nervous system is affected is about 10%. West Nile virus is typically spread by infected mosquitoes. Mosquitoes become infected when they feed on infected birds. Rarely the virus is spread through blood transfusions, organ transplants, or from mother to baby during pregnancy, delivery, or breastfeeding. It otherwise does not spread directly between people. Risks for severe disease include age over 60 and other health problems. Diagnosis is typically based on symptoms and blood tests. There is no human vaccine. The best method to reduce the risk of infections is avoiding mosquito bites. This may be done by ...

The increased incidence of neurological disease associated with recent outbreaks of WNV infection in Europe and North America has led to the hypothesis that some strains of genetic lineage 1 are inherently more virulent than others (18, 19). By comparing the virulent NY99 strain with a mouse attenuated lineage 1 strain, ETH76a, we aimed to identify molecular determinants of enhanced neuroinvasiveness of North American WNV strains. Comparison of genomic nucleotide sequences of NY99 and ETH76a revealed a relatively small number of encoded amino acid differences (Table 1). Of specific interest were amino acid changes within the structural proteins prM and E, particularly a difference at residue 154 of E (Asn in NY99 and Ser in ETH76a) that resulted in the loss of the glycosylation motif.. Many flaviviruses, including members of the Japanese encephalitis serocomplex, dengue viruses, and tick-borne encephalitis virus, have a potential glycosylation motif in structural domain I of the E protein at ...

We developed a Gaussia luciferase (Gluc) reporter replicon of West Nile virus (WNV) and used it to quantify viral translation and RNA replication. The advantage of the Gluc replicon is that Gaussia luciferase is secreted into the culture medium from cells transfected with Gluc replicon RNA, and the medium can be assayed directly for luciferase activity. Using a known Flavivirus inhibitor (NITD008), we demonstrated that the Gluc-WNV replicon could be used for antiviral screening. The Gluc-WNV-Rep will be useful for research in antiviral drug development programs, as well as for studying viral replication and pathogenesis of WNV.

BOLIVAR COUNTY - The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported a second death in the state from the West Nile Virus as well as four new human cases.. Health officials say in a news release Tuesday that the death occurred in Bolivar County.. The new reported cases occurred in Forrest, Hinds and Rankin counties. These new reported cases bring the state total for 2013 to 12 cases with two deaths.. So far this year, cases have been reported in Forrest (3), Lincoln, Lowndes, Madison, Montgomery, Wayne, Leflore, Bolivar, Hinds and Rankin counties. The MSDH only reports laboratory-confirmed cases to the public. In 2012, Mississippi had 247 WNV cases and five deaths.. Health officials are urging residents to take precautions to reduce the risk of contracting the virus and other mosquito-borne illnesses.. ...

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is asking the public to submit certain species of dead birds so health officials can test for the West Nile Virus.

With spring temperatures finally on the rise, mosquito season is just around the corner and with it, the threat of West Nile virus - the leading vector-borne cause of viral encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) in the U.S. West Nile Virus (WNV) first reached the United States in 1999 when six patients were seen in a New York City hospital with fever and new neurologic symptoms. By 2010, the number of adults who had been infected with WNV in the U.S. was estimated to be nearly three million, with 13,000 cases of West Nile neuroinvasive disease - the more severe form of the disease.. Almost half of these cases occurred in adults over the age of 60. The second largest U.S. outbreak of WNV occurred in 2012, with the CDC reporting 5,674 cases and 286 deaths - the highest death rate attributed to the virus since its arrival in the United States in 1999. Currently, a licensed vaccine for the prevention of human disease doesnt exist, and strategies for controlling the virus have been limited to ...

ZACHARY PLAINSMAN-NEWS -- JULY 19, 2012 -- An increase in Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus cases in horses has prompted Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., to warn owners to vaccinate.

The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting the states first death from West Nile virus this year. In addition to the death, the department announced two new human cases of the virus.

The West Nile virus (WNV) re-emerged in Tunisia in 2003, causing an outbreak of meningoencephalitis. Objective. - The authors studied the epidemiological, clinical, biological, and imaging features of WNV-associated neurological disease observed in central eastern Tunisia. Design. - A retrospective descriptive study was made on patients with West Nile meningitis and/or encephalitis observed in the Sousse area, from August 15 to November 15, 2003. Screening for specific anti-WNV antibodies in serum was performed with Elisa. Results. - Recent central nervous system infection due to WNV was confirmed in 21 patients with a mean age of 53 years and a sex ratio of 3.2. The clinical presentation was meningitis in 11 cases, meningoencephalitis in seven cases, and encephalitis in three cases. Patients with encephalitis were older than those with meningitis. An acute flaccid limb paralysis was observed in three patients. The CSF assay showed lymphocytosis, high protein (67 %), and normal glucose levels (83 %).

Most people who are infected with WNV will not have any type of illness. It is estimated that about 20% of those who become infected will develop West Nile fever with mild symptoms, including fever, headache, myalgia, and occasionally a skin rash on the trunk of the body. About 1 of 150 WNV infections (,1%) result in meningitis or encephalitis. Case fatality rates among patients hospitalized during recent outbreaks have ranged from 4% to 14%. Advanced age is the most important risk factor for death, and patients older than 70 years of age are at particularly high risk.. Laboratory diagnosis is best achieved by demonstration of specific IgG and IgM class antibodies in serum specimens. PCR can detect WNV RNA in specimens from patients with WNV infection when specific antibodies to the virus are not present. However, the likelihood of detection is relatively low as the sensitivity of PCR detection is approximately 55% in cerebrospinal fluid and approximately 10% in blood, from patients with known ...

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TRENTON) - A 7-year-old horse in Monmouth County is the third reported case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), a serious, mosquito-borne illness in horses, in New Jersey for 2018. The horse had not been vaccinated against EEE in 2018 and was euthanized on September 4, 2018.. This is another sad and unfortunate reminder that horse owners need to be vigilant in vaccinating their animals against diseases spread by mosquitoes, New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher said. Vaccinated animals are much less likely to contract deadly diseases such as EEE and West Nile Virus.. EEE causes inflammation of the brain tissue and has a significantly higher risk of death in horses than West Nile Virus infection. West Nile virus is a viral disease that affects a horses neurological system. The disease is transmitted by a mosquito bite. The virus cycles between birds and mosquitoes with horses and humans being incidental hosts. EEE infections in horses are not a significant risk factor for ...

West Nile (WN) virus, a mosquito-transmitted virus native to Africa, Asia, and Europe, was isolated from two species of mosquitoes, Culex pipiens and Aedes vexans, and from brain tissues of 28 American crows, Corvus brachyrhynchos, and one Coopers hawk, Accipiter cooperii, in Connecticut. A portion of the genome of virus isolates from four different hosts was sequenced and analyzed by comparative phylogenetic analysis. Our isolates from Connecticut were similar to one another and most closely related to two WN isolates from Romania (2.8 and 3.6 percent difference). If established in North America, WN virus will likely have severe effects on human health and on the health of populations of birds. ...

In 2006, a total of 1,491 cases of WNND were reported, the highest number reported since 2003. WNV activity was detected in all 48 contiguous states for the second consecutive year. Human WNV disease was scattered throughout the United States, but the majority of cases were reported in Idaho and in the west-central states. One state (Washington) reported human cases for the first time. The increase in reported cases since 2004 suggests that endemic transmission of WNV in the United States will continue. Although WNND case reports from Idaho (a state that reported only four WNND cases during 2003--2005) accounted for nearly 10% of all WNND cases reported in 2006, focal outbreaks also recurred in areas where seasonal transmission has occurred for several years (1). This report focuses on WNND cases because of the variability in WNF reporting by jurisdiction and by year. Reporting of WNND is thought to be more consistent and complete because of the higher likelihood of hospitalization and testing. ...

The health district says residents can lessen their chances of contracting the illnesses by using EPA-registered insect repellents containing DEET (diethyltoluamide), Picaridin, IR3535, Oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE), or 2-undecanone; wearing trousers and long-sleeved shirts to reduce mosquito exposure when outdoors; and eliminating areas of standing water around the home, including non-circulating ponds, green swimming pools and accumulated sprinkler runoff. And MDHHS says that as temperatures rise, mosquitoes and the virus develop more quickly.. Mosquito bites and the diseases spread by infected mosquitoes are preventable, said Dr. Joe Iser, Chief Health Officer for the Health District.. The mosquitoes themselves become infected after feeding on a bird carrying the virus. The program also conducts surveillance for Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, the two species known to spread the Zika virus.. As of May 1, the health department began accepting birds, such as crows, blue jays, ...

Louisianas health department confirms six new West Nile cases - two dangerous infections of the nervous system and four cases of flu-like West Nile fever.

While no cases of West Nile Virus have been reported in Los Alamos County yet, there have been three cases in the state, according to the New Mexico Department of Health.. The most serious case had to do with a 54-year-old man from Doña Ana County, who had to be put into a rehabilitation facility. In Bernalillo County, a 58-year-old woman was hospitalized with meningitis and 32-year-old man from Curry County came down with West Nile Fever.. The Doña Ana County man was hospitalized with meningitis, encephalitis and flaccid paralysis. The other victims have recovered and gone home.. However, given there is a presence in the state, health officials are advising residents that have animals - especially cats, dogs or horses - to make sure they are up-to-date with their shots. West Nile can be spread through these animals.. People should be getting horses a booster dose of the West Nile vaccine, said state veterinarian Paul Ettestad. Though Ettestad thought early summer would have been a good time ...

Old Lyme is where Lyme disease was first diagnosed as a unique condition. German measles - hey, CNN, does that slur Germans? West Nile virus - West Nile is a province in Uganda, Washington Post. With regard to West Nile virus, wheres your outrage on behalf of West Niles Alur ethnic group? The Ebola virus was identified in 1976 in Yambuku, a village near the Ebola River. (To be fair, it was also identified in what is now South Sudan.) Rocky Mountain spotted fever is a bacterial disease. If you think the name slurs Colorado, seek psychotherapy, not a vaccination. ...

TY - JOUR. T1 - Hematophagous diptera collected from a horse and paired carbon dioxide-baited suction trap in southern California. T2 - Relevance to West Nile virus epizootiology. AU - Gerry, Alec C.. AU - Nawaey, Tamim M.. AU - Sanghrajka, Parag B.. AU - Wisniewska, Joanna. AU - Hullinger, Pam. PY - 2008/1/1. Y1 - 2008/1/1. N2 - Hematophagous Diptera landing on a horse were removed by vacuum, and their numbers were related to a paired carbon dioxide-baited suction trap at three locations in southern California where West Nile virus activity was high during the preceding year. Insects collected from the horse included mosquitoes (nine species), biting midges (Culicoides sonorensis Wirth & Jones), and black flies (Simulium bivittatum Malloch). Mosquitoes were predominantly collected from the head, crest, withers, neck, chest, and shoulders of the horse, whereas biting midges and black flies were predominantly collected from the ventral midline of the horse. Culex erythrothorax Dyar was by far the ...

The capability of Beauveria bassiana fungus to kill mosquito larvae was challenged with Aedes aegypti and Culex pipiens quinquefasciatus in a study conducted at the entomology laboratory of the Hea...

LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed the states first human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) for 2017. Four cases of WNV have been confirmed; two residents of Montcalm County, and one each from Oakland and Macomb Counties. Their illness onsets range from August 6-11, and all have been hospitalized with neurologic disease.. This is an important reminder to stay vigilant and protect against mosquito bites throughout the summer and into the fall, said Dr. Eden Wells, Chief Medical Executive at the MDHHS. All residents should take steps to prevent bites, such as use repellent and take extra care during peak mosquito-biting hours between dusk and dawn.. Surveillance for mosquito-borne diseases is being conducted by the MDHHS and Departments of Natural Resources (MDNR) and Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). In 2017, WNV activity appears to be widespread statewide in Michigan. In addition to the four human cases, five Michigan blood donors have ...

When I found this crow on the ground, I thought immediately of the dreaded West Nile Virus. Crows are the most prevalent carriers. The link underlined above has a phone number for whom to contact if you find a crow or other bird that has died without explanation. When I picked the crow up (I was wearing gloves, but not my bathrobe), I saw right away that it had been shot. Under its wing was a bullet hole. Is was not stiff or buggy, so I suspected it had been shot in the air then plummeted unceremoniously through the trees to its death. It seemed a tragic ending for the magnificent flyer that irritated its neighbor just one too many times. American crows are the birds most susceptible to West Nile Virus. WNV causes neurolgical symptoms and encephalitis. It can be transmitted to humans from the birds by mosquitos, but NOT from the birds directly. Holster your weapon, please ...

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Dallas County crews will be spraying after mosquito traps in four cities tested positive for West Nile virus. Weather permitting, spraying will be...

My laboratory investigates vector-borne diseases. Studies are directed toward understanding Lyme disease, Human granulocytic ehrlichiosis, and West Nile virus. Efforts on Lyme disease include exploring immunity to Borrelia burgdorferi, selective B. burgdorferi gene expression in vivo, and the immunobiology of Lyme arthritis. Human granulocytic ehrlichiosis is caused by a newly described pathogen, transmitted by Ixodes scapularis ticks, that persists within neutrophils. We are investigating the molecular strategies that this pathogen uses to survive in polymorphonuclear leukocytes. West Nile virus can cause fatal encephalitis, and we seek to understand the pathogenesis of this emerging disease. Finally, we are also developing molecular approaches to prevent ticks from feeding on a mammalian host, thereby interfering with pathogen transmission.. ...

My laboratory investigates vector-borne diseases. Studies are directed toward understanding Lyme disease, Human granulocytic ehrlichiosis, and West Nile virus. Efforts on Lyme disease include exploring immunity to Borrelia burgdorferi, selective B. burgdorferi gene expression in vivo, and the immunobiology of Lyme arthritis. Human granulocytic ehrlichiosis is caused by a newly described pathogen, transmitted by Ixodes scapularis ticks, that persists within neutrophils. We are investigating the molecular strategies that this pathogen uses to survive in polymorphonuclear leukocytes. West Nile virus can cause fatal encephalitis, and we seek to understand the pathogenesis of this emerging disease. Finally, we are also developing molecular approaches to prevent ticks from feeding on a mammalian host, thereby interfering with pathogen transmission.. ...

The Florida Department of Health and the Anastasia Mosquito Control District will continue to monitor and address the situation, according to a release.

A. There is no scientific evidence indicating that people can be chronically infected with West Nile virus. What remain in a person s body for long periods of time are antibodies and memory white blood cells (T-lymphocytes) that the body produces to the virus. These antibodies last for years, and may last for the rest of a person s life. Antibodies are what many diagnostic tests look for when testing blood. Both antibodies and memory T-lymphocytes provide future protection from the virus.. Q. If a person contracts West Nile virus, does that person develop a natural immunity to future infection by the virus? ...

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Two mutant antigens with reduced cross-reactivity along with their WT SLEV and WT WNV counterparts were tested with four serum panels, a WNV-infected panel, an SLEV-infected panel, a non-SLEV/WNV flavivirus-infected panel, and a nonflavivirus panel, to compare the performances of the mutant and WT antigens in the MAC-ELISA for clinical diagnosis. The sometimes confounding WNV-SLEV cross-reactivity reported in flavivirus serodiagnostic assays (14, 15, 17, 18) was reduced using the mutant antigens, producing a more accurate diagnostic assay. Overall, the WNV-RH antigen with reduced cross-reactivity outperformed the WNV-WT antigen in all four panels. In the WNV panel, the WNV-RH antigen was more specific than the WNV-WT antigen (Table 3) and it exhibited higher PPVs (Table 4). The increase in specificity indicates that more negative samples were correctly identified as negative using the WNV-RH antigen; and the increased PPV indicates that more samples that are identified as positive are actually ...

Nemeth N, B Thomsen, T Spraker, J Benson, A Bosco-Lauth, P Oesterle, J Bright, J Muth, T Gidlewski, T Campbell, R Bowen. 2011. Clinical and pathologic responses of American crows (Corvus brachyrhynchos) and fish crows (C. ossifragus) to experimental West Nile virus infection. Veterinary Pathology 48(6):1061-1074 ...

Three new West Nile fever cases have been reported in Calcasieu Parish, according to a Friday news release from the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals. In all, state health officials confirm

For the DEEP, it tests for pesticides and toxins in water, soil and sediment. It helps deal with invasive species in the states lakes and is the frontline for monitoring and defense against two major infestations, Asian longhorned beetles and emerald ash borers, that are devastating trees in bordering states.. They are the bug experts, said Chris Martin, director of DEEPs division of forestry. We look to them on where to look, how to look, how to be most effective.. Perhaps most critical this summer is CAESs work with the Department of Public Health on West Nile virus.. A wet winter and spring followed by heat is producing record mosquito numbers: 117,000 were trapped, identified and tested in June alone - more than in all five monitoring months last year - according to Theodore Andreadis, the chief medical entomologist who runs the program. West Nile has already appeared and Andreadis is bracing for cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis as well as possibly a new virus. CAES is one of ...

Utilizing Argonnes Advanced Photon Source, a team of scientists from the University of Michigan and Purdue University has discovered a key aspect both to how Dengue fever and West Nile fever replicate in the cells of their host and how they manipulate the immune system as they spread.

Most people who are infected with WNV will not have any type of illness. It is estimated that about 20% of those who become infected will develop West Nile fever with mild symptoms, including fever, headache, myalgia, and occasionally a skin rash on the trunk of the body. About 1 of 150 WNV infections (,1%) result in meningitis or encephalitis. Case fatality rates among patients hospitalized during recent outbreaks have ranged from 4% to 14%. Advanced age is the most important risk factor for death, and patients older than 70 years of age are at particularly high risk.. Laboratory diagnosis is best achieved by demonstration of specific IgG and IgM class antibodies in serum specimens. PCR can detect WNV RNA in specimens from patients with WNV infection when specific antibodies to the virus are not present. However, the likelihood of detection is relatively low as the sensitivity of PCR detection is approximately 55% in cerebrospinal fluid and approximately 10% in blood, from patients with known ...

One such defunct distributary is Wadi Tumilat. With cooler temperatures and some rain, the Nile Delta region becomes quite humid during the winter months. [1] It is one of the worlds largest river deltas-from Alexandria in the west to Port Said in the east, it covers 240 km (150 mi) of Mediterranean coastline and is a rich agricultural region. From west to east, it covers some 240 km (150 mi) of coastline. The Delta used to flood annually, but this ended with the construction of the Aswan Dam. Just across the river from Cairo you can see the three big pyramids and the sphinx at Giza. The delta is made up mainly of alternating layers of silt and sand, laid down by the Nile over the past 10 thousand years or so. Egypt Gas Transmission Infrastructure Map West Nile Delta - Giza / Fayoum is the second phase of the West Nile Delta five-field development to develop 5 trillion cubic feet of gas resources. f=Contact b+=@ - Quora #314424. Heres an interactive map of the Nile delta. Search for: ...

Early in Jacksonvilles history, mosquito-borne diseases were problematic. In the late 1800s, there were several outbreaks of the mosquito-borne disease yellow fever in the Jacksonville area. However, control efforts have helped to decrease this problem. Mosquito Control works with the Duval County Health Department to reduce the instances of mosquito-borne diseases on a regular basis.. For more information on disease transmission from mosquitoes and symptoms, please refer to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The CDC also has a great search tool designed to help travelers learn what precautions are necessary for countries they may be visiting. Also check out the State of Florida Department of Health for information specific to Florida.. Mosquito Borne Encephalitis: Includes information on West Nile virus and Zika virus. ...

Flaviviruses are emerging arthropod-borne viruses representing an immense global health problem. The prominent viruses of this group include dengue virus, yellow fever virus, Japanese encephalitis virus, West Nile virus tick borne encephalitis virus and Zika Virus. These are endemic in many parts of the world. They are responsible for the illness ranging from mild flu like symptoms to severe hemorrhagic, neurologic and cognitive manifestations leading to death. NS1 is a highly conserved non-structural protein among flaviviruses, which exist in diverse forms. The intracellular dimer form of NS1 plays role in genome replication, whereas, the secreted hexamer plays role in immune evasion. The secreted NS1 has been identified as a potential diagnostic marker for early detection of the infections caused by flaviviruses. In addition to the diagnostic marker, the importance of NS1 has been reported in the development of therapeutics. NS1 based subunit vaccines are at various stages of development. The

A horse from Richmond was euthanized on Sept. 20 after test results confirmed that it had tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis, according to the state Health Department.. The 1-year-old horse was taken to Tufts Veterinary School in Massachusetts for treatment, but records showed the animal was not fully immunized against EEE, a disease spread by mosquitoes. It was subsequently put down. Last week officials in Connecticut confirmed the first case of EEE in a horse this year when a 2-year-old miniature horse tested positive. The animal from Griswold, Conn., had not been vaccinated against EEE or West Nile virus.. In the most recent samples, mosquito pools set in Providence, East Providence and nearby North Kingstown were confirmed positive for West Nile. Test results from a mosquito pool in Exeter tested positive for EEE. ...

The mosquito sample was collected on July 19 in Bridgewater. There have been no human cases of reported West Nile virus infection or EEE so far this year in Massachusetts. Both diseases are carried by infected mosquitoes.

Providing mosquito control services is the largest portion of our program operations. Mosquito nuisance calls are taken throughout the summer and an inspector is sent to try and locate the source of the problem. We work with the citizens to teach them how to protect themselves from mosquito-borne illnesses such as West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis that have made news headlines recently and to suppress the mosquito populations in the county.. The mosquito control program employs surveillance to determine the types and level of mosquito activity. The county is divided into more than 54 control areas or zones. Data is collected from 22 of the more populated zones using New Jersey light traps and rainfall gauges. We participate in West Nile Surveillance in partnership with SCDHECs Bureau of Laboratories where we submit mosquito collections taken with CDC and gravid traps and dead birds for disease analysis. This information is used so we may better target our control ...

What are zoonotic diseases? Zoonotic diseases are contagious diseases spread between animals and humans. These diseases are caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi that are carried by animals and insects. Examples are anthrax, dengue, Ebola hemorrhagic fever, Escherichia coli infection, Lyme disease, malaria, Plague, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, salmonellosis, and West Nile virus infection.…

Dr. Rathinam is the Chief of Uveitis Service & Principal of PG Institute ophthalmology. She graduated in medicine from Madurai University, DO and MNAMS (Ophthalmology) from Aravind Eye Hospital Madurai, Ph.D. from Dr. M.G.R. University and FAMS from National Academy of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.. Her basic, epidemiological and clinical research over 25 years at uveitis clinic, Aravind Eye Care System uncovered the cause, source and pathogenesis for three new unknown outbreaks, which include Ocular Leptospirosis, Trematode eye disease in children and Ocular West Nile virus infection . She received the prestigious Prof. C.S Bhaskaran Oration award and P.Siva Reddy International Award for her Research on novel infectious uveitis etiologies from All India Ophthalmology Society (AIOS) 2014 and from Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists (IAMM). She has made outstanding contributions to ophthalmic literature both in national and international arena. She is an elected member of International ...

West Nile and dengue arent the same illness, but the viruses are similar in structure. If the Florida project is a success, theres a chance genetically modified mosquitoes could also help eradicate the West Nile virus. Until then, West Coast residents will have to rely on tried-and-true integrated pest management methods, such as:. Eliminating sources of standing water. Mosquitoes breed and lay eggs in still waters. To prevent a mosquito presence around your home or business, empty water features that dont have pumps; cover your pool; dump out water collected in planters; jump in puddles; and refresh the water in your bird bath regularly. When it comes to pest control, Eugene residents and those throughout the west should get rid of standing water as soon as they see it.. Planting mosquito-repelling plants. Such plants include citronella, horsemint (beebalm), marigolds, ageratum (flossflower) and catnip.. Wearing long sleeves and pants when mosquitoes are most active. Mosquitoes dont like ...

The mosquitoes were found as a result of the states first round of trapping. DHHS and the local health departments conduct mosquito trapping every year to determine if the virus is active in the state. We are detecting West Nile virus in mosquitoes earlier this year than in previous years, Dr. Schaefer said. West Nile is now part of Nebraskas landscape and we can expect to have some cases every year. No human cases have yet been reported. More information can be found on the DHHS website at www.dhhs.ne.gov. -30- ...

sicknesses and 1,308 deaths, according to Kilpatrick.. The outbreak also has meant the costly creation of a national blood donor screening system, as well as vaccine and drug development.. And although the virus can infect a wide range of animals, the robin seems to play the most major role in transmission. Crows, another habitué of our backyard, also can be disease carriers. Millions of birds have died from West Nile infection.. Understanding the spread of West Nile virus could help experts design strategies to prevent the spread of future foreign pathogens, Kilpatrick said. Rift Valley Fever and Japanese encephalitis already loom on the horizon.. The average American tends to be sanguine about the outbreak of exotic diseases in faraway places, perhaps because we trust oceans to separate us from much of the world.. But it worries the nations leading health officials. Migrating birds sweep across North America, carrying disease with them. So medical and agricultural inspectors work around the ...

Some 13 million gallons of water enters the subway system every day, from precipitation, intrusion of groundwater and even the water we use to power clean platforms. But the serious threat of virus carrying mosquitos makes it even more important to we have clean, functioning drains, and adequate pump equipment, aggressive inspection and pumping schedules to remove standing water, Tom Prendergast, MTA Chairman and CEO said.. The Zika plan for NYCs subways follows a Sunday report in the New York Post, which said the warm, wet summer and mild winter was causing a jump in mosquitoes.. In addition to Zika concerns, the Post brought up West Nile, which has already reached the region.. The subway system is likely infested with Culex pipien mosquitoes, which are often found breeding in foul and stinky stagnant pools of water, said Tom Daniels of Fordham Universitys biological research center. The breed tested positive for West Nile Virus this summer, according to the city Health Department, the ...

CONTACTS Renae Crutchfield, Public Information Officer [email protected] 214.819.6329 (office) 214.394.8109 (cell). Zachary Thompson, Director 214.755.9299 (cell). FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. DCHHS Confirms Mosquito Samples Test Positive for West Nile Ground Spraying Scheduled in Coppell DALLAS (July 17, 2017) - Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) laboratory confirmed mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile virus. The mosquito trap was collected from the 75019 zip code of Coppell. DCHHS encourages residents in affected areas to be a part of the solution by eliminating insect breeding areas and larvae before mosquitoes reach the airborne stage. In conjunction with Dallas County municipalities, mosquito abatement teams are responding by treating impacted areas and DCHHS has scheduled ground spraying in the below area (s), weather permitting:. Coppell Tuesday, July 18 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.. Wednesday, July 19 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.. Residents should remain inside ...

West Nile Season runs from June through October, so we are only in the beginning. We had a large outbreak a couple of summers ago, so hopefully its fresh on your mind. West Nile Virus is a virus transmitted by the bite of a mosquito. I dont know about you, but I have had a heck of a summer dealing with mosquitoes. I have multiple bites all over my arms and legs at all times, it seems! So, Im going to be more careful about being outdoors when mosquitoes are active, and wearing insect repellent when I am outdoors ...