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Woman in her 80s becomes fifth West Nile virus case in Massachusetts this year
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The woman was likely infected in Middlesex County.
A woman in her 80s became the fifth case of West Nile virus in Massachusetts this year, the Department of Public Health (DPH) said Monday.
DPH said in the news release The woman was likely exposed in an area of Middlesex County already known to be at high risk of infection, but officials have not specified where that area is.
People in the Boston metropolitan area are now at moderate to high risk of contracting West Nile virus, DPH said. This risk continues until the first severe frost.
West Nile virus is usually transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. According to the CDCThe virus can infect people of all ages, but people over the age of 50 are at higher risk of becoming seriously ill.
According to the CDC, most infected patients have no symptoms. When present, symptoms tend to include fever and flu-like illness. In rare cases, more serious illness can occur.
August 25th, An elderly woman who may have been infected in Suffolk County It was the first West Nile virus case in the state this year.of The next case came a week later Also in Suffolk County, third case It was found in the same county just four days later.
fourth caseFirst confirmed outside of Suffolk County.
DPH said 11 people in Massachusetts contracted West Nile virus last year.
So far, Massachusetts has detected no human or animal cases of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), another mosquito-borne disease the state monitors, this year.
DPH tips to avoid mosquito bites:
- Use insect repellent when spending time outdoors
- Dusk to dawn is the peak time for mosquito bites, so don’t go outside.
- Wear long sleeves, long pants and socks to prevent mosquitoes from entering
- Drain quiet water from flower pots and other objects around your home and change the water in your bird bath frequently to prevent mosquito breeding near your home.
- Install and repair screens on all windows and doors in your home
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