35 People Contract West Nile Virus
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
- Loss of appetite
- Depression
- Fever
- Weakness
- Convulsions
- 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.
- June 9, 2006: More Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile Virus
- May 30, 2006: 17 Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile Virus
- 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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