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West Nile Virus Mosquitoes Found In 2 More ZIP Codes

Spraying Held In Infected Areas

POSTED: Wednesday, May 17, 2006

HOUSTON -- Mosquitoes in two more Houston-area ZIP codes have tested positive for West Nile virus, KPRC Local 2 reported Wednesday.

The new ZIP codes are 77022 and 77066.

On Monday, health officials announced that 11 mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile virus from trapping sites in the following ZIP codes: 77004, 77013, 77016, 77028, 77050, 77077, 77345, 77506, 77536 and 77571.

Officials with the Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services Mosquito Control Division are spraying the infected areas Sunday through Thursday beginning at dusk.

West Nile Virus Information

In severe cases, West Nile virus can develop into encephalitis, inflammation of the brain, or meningitis, inflammation of the membrane surrounding the brain.

However, most people infected with the virus suffer from flu-like symptoms, including fever, headache, body aches, a skin rash or swollen lymph glands.

Symptoms usually develop in three to 15 days after being infected.

There is no specific treatment for West Nile encephalitis.

West Nile Virus Symptoms In Humans

Flulike illness, with moderate to high fever
Headache
Muscle weakness or joint pain
Fatigue
Nausea
Possible seizures
Paralysis
Respiratory symptoms

West Nile Virus Symptoms In Animals

Loss of appetite
Depression
Fever
Weakness
Convulsions

To help eliminate mosquito-breeding sites and prevent mosquito-borne diseases, residents should do the following.

Wear long pants and long-sleeve shirts when outdoors, particularly at dawn and dusk.
Make sure screens on windows and doors are in good condition.
Use mosquito repellent when outdoors. Use repellent that is less than 10 percent DEET on children.
Eliminate standing water, old tires, cans and blocked gutters from property.
Maintain swimming pools. Empty, invert or cover swimming pools when not in use.
Keep birdbaths clean. Change the water at least once a week.
To control mosquitoes inside a house, use a flying insect spray.

Previous Stories:

May 15, 2006: 11 Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile Virus
August 3, 2005: 2 More Houstonians Contract West Nile Virus
July 27, 2005: Houston Woman Contracts West Nile Virus
July 27, 2005: Houston Woman Contracts West Nile Virus
May 31, 2005: West Nile Virus Becomes Bigger Threat Than First Thought
April 29, 2005: Harris County Begins Fight Against West Nile Virus
January 31, 2005: Stable Worker Finds Employer Stabbed To Death
September 28, 2004: Harris County Woman Dies From West Nile Virus
July 27, 2004: Officials Confirm First Human Case Of West Nile
July 1, 2004: Houstonians Prepare For Mosquito Attack

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