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West Nile virus found in mosquitoes in Kane County: IDPH

 


According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, 12 traps operating in Kane-Kane County, Illinois, were positive for West Nile virus.

In Illinois, the West Nile virus was first identified in September 2001, when its presence was confirmed by testing on two crows found in the Chicago area. The following year, the first human case in the state and deaths from West Nile were recorded, and all but two of the 102 counties in the state reported eventually positive humans, birds, mosquitoes, or horses.

By the end of 2002, Illinois had more human cases (884) and deaths (67) than any other state in the United States.

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Mosquitoes become infected with the virus when they eat an infected bird and can infect people and animals while collecting blood while chewing. Currently there is no vaccine available for this virus.

According to health officials, the incubation period is usually 2-6 days, but it can take up to 14 days. This period can be longer in people with certain medical conditions that affect the immune system.

Most people infected with the virus will have little or no symptoms, including fever, headache, body aches, skin rashes, and swollen lymph nodes. Severe infections can result in high fever, stiff neck, disorientation, weakness, and, rarely, death.

Measures to reduce the risk of being bitten include staying indoors at dawn, dusk, or evening. Wear long-sleeved shirts and pants whenever you are outdoors. If you are spending time in a wooded area and you want a very modest application of insect repellent, including DEET, to your exposed skin, spray it on your clothing and wear protective clothing.

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Real estate owners can eliminate mosquito breeding grounds in the following ways:

  • Discard old tires, tin cans, buckets, bottles and other water containers.
  • Cover the bucket tightly or store it to prevent water from collecting.
  • Fill or drain low garden areas, tree holes, or stumps.
  • Keep drains, drains, and drains clean to ensure proper drainage of water. Repair leaky pipes and faucets.
  • Cover the trash to prevent rainwater from entering.
  • Use an empty plastic wadding pool at least once a week and store it indoors when not in use.
  • At least once a week, change the bird’s bath and flowerpot water.
  • Put mosquitoes in the ornamental pond to eat fish or use mosquito larva control products.
  • Keep the lawn around your house short and well-planted.
  • Report the mosquito breeding area to your local mosquito control agency.

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