Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Durham
More mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile virus in the region of Durham.
Adult mosquitoes were collected from mosquito traps in Pickering and Ajax on August 22 at the Durham Health Department said in a news release. Positive confirmation came Sunday.
This is the first positive results of mosquito testing of Pickering and the second for Ajax this season.
The first mosquitoes have tested positive for Durham this season have been reported earlier in August. Adult mosquitoes were collected from Oshawa on Aug. 8, with positive results received by the Ministry of Health three days later.
A week later, more mosquitoes tested positive were found in Ajax.
West Nile virus is transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito. Most people who contract the virus experience mild symptoms such as fever, headache and body. More severe symptoms may include muscle weakness, numbness and sudden sensitivity to light.
Earlier this month a woman Burlington, which appeared to have been infected with the virus died.
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A pool of mosquitoes in Buffalo Grove was tested positive for West Nile Virus, Lake County Health Department recently announced.
The mosquito pool, sampled August 4, is the first indicator of the disease confirmed in Lake County this year. In 2010, a man and 29 mosquito pools tested positive for the virus in the county.
Culex mosquitoes, the mosquitoes that carry West Nile virus, are not related to wet weather and the mosquitoes swarming the area experienced earlier this year, but tend to thrive in dry conditions, officials said.
The mosquitoes will be active in the fall until the first frost, said Irene Pierce, executive director of the Ministry of Health.
Department officials recommend limiting outdoor activity at dusk whenever possible, wear light-colored clothing that minimizes exposed skin, using insect repellent and make sure door and window screens fit tightly.
Most people infected show no symptoms of illness, but some may become ill, usually three to 15 days after the bite.In some individuals, particularly the elderly, the virus can cause muscle weakness, inflammation of the brain, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, tremors, convulsions, paralysis, coma or death.
Residents can call the West Nile virus hotline at 847-377-8300 to report standing water or learn more about the virus.
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