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West Nile virus declines in state
Wisconsin seems to be fairing better in battling West Nile Virus.
According to figures from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, there were only five confirmed human cases of West Nile virus in the state this year. Wisconsin reported 12 human cases last year.
In Rock County, no human, avian (bird) or equine (horse) cases have been confirmed this year. Last year, Rock County confirmed two human cases of West Nile virus and there was one human case in the county in 2006.
West Nile virus was detected in 25 counties in Wisconsin this year. There were human cases reported in Chippewa, Grant and Racine counties with on case each, and there were two human cases detected in Dodge County. There were 34 avian cases and four equine cases reported in Wisconsin this year.
The West Nile virus is transmitted by the bite of mosquitoes. About 80 percent of people infected by West Nile virus never experience symptoms. The other 20 percent may experience symptoms such as fever, headache, muscle pain, skin rash, swollen lymph nodes or nausea. The most serious cases experience symptoms such as tremors, convulsions, disorientation and high fever. The disease can lead to brain swelling and death in the most severe cases.
Health officials have urged people to take precautions to reduce the mosquito population and protect themselves against mosquitoes and spread of the disease. Applying mosquito repellent and reducing outdoor exposure to mosquitoes at dawn and dusk are among the recommendations from health officials.
According to figures from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, there were only five confirmed human cases of West Nile virus in the state this year. Wisconsin reported 12 human cases last year.
In Rock County, no human, avian (bird) or equine (horse) cases have been confirmed this year. Last year, Rock County confirmed two human cases of West Nile virus and there was one human case in the county in 2006.
West Nile virus was detected in 25 counties in Wisconsin this year. There were human cases reported in Chippewa, Grant and Racine counties with on case each, and there were two human cases detected in Dodge County. There were 34 avian cases and four equine cases reported in Wisconsin this year.
The West Nile virus is transmitted by the bite of mosquitoes. About 80 percent of people infected by West Nile virus never experience symptoms. The other 20 percent may experience symptoms such as fever, headache, muscle pain, skin rash, swollen lymph nodes or nausea. The most serious cases experience symptoms such as tremors, convulsions, disorientation and high fever. The disease can lead to brain swelling and death in the most severe cases.
Health officials have urged people to take precautions to reduce the mosquito population and protect themselves against mosquitoes and spread of the disease. Applying mosquito repellent and reducing outdoor exposure to mosquitoes at dawn and dusk are among the recommendations from health officials.
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