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One in the Peedy area tested positive for West Nile virus
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Columbia, South Carolina (WMBF) – The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Management revealed on Friday that one of the peadies tested positive for the West Nile virus.
This is the first case of the 2021 mosquito season in South Carolina.
“It’s not uncommon to identify mosquitoes that carry the West Nile virus in our state,” said Dr. Chris Evans, a state public health entomologist. “A clear identification should serve as a reminder of the importance of avoiding mosquito bites.” The person was reported to have the virus on August 6.
The DHEC did not reveal which particular county in the Peedy region the person came from, but several counties, including Holly, Florence, Marion, and Darlington counties, have been considered in the Peedy region.
Authorities added that three mosquito samples were also positive for Speedy’s West Nile virus.
According to the CDC, the following are symptoms of West Nile virus:
- Most people have no symptoms. Most people infected with West Nile virus (70-80%) do not develop any symptoms.
- Fever illness in some people. About 1 in 5 infected people develop fever with other symptoms such as headache, body pain, joint pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and rash. Most people with this type of West Nile virus recover completely, but fatigue and weakness can last for weeks or months.
- Severe symptoms in a few people. Less than 1% of infected people develop serious neurological disorders such as encephalitis and meningitis (inflammation of the brain and surrounding tissues). Symptoms of neurological disorders include headache, high fever, stiff neck, disorientation, coma, tremors, seizures, or paralysis.
How to Protect yourself from West Nile Virus:
- Eliminate all water sources on the premises, such as flowerpots, gutters, buckets, pool covers, bird baths, old car tires, gutters, and pet bowls.
- Repellents help keep mosquitoes from biting.
- Follow the instructions on the label to apply an insect repellent containing DEET, picaridin, lemon eucalyptus oil, IR3535, or 2-undecanone.
- Wearing light-colored clothing to cover the skin reduces the risk of bites.
- Make sure you have a screen that fits snugly against mosquitoes on your doors and windows.
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