No human cases of West Nile Virus have been detected in Ohio County.
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(Ohio County, IN) - The Ohio County Health Department was notified by the Indiana Department of Health that two pools of mosquitos from Ohio County have tested positive for West Nile virus. No human cases of West Nile virus have been detected in Ohio County.
Public health officials recommend:
- Avoid being outside during prime mosquito activity from dusk to dawn.
- Apply insect repellent containing deet, picaridin, and oil of lemon eucalyptus.
- Wear longsleeves and long pants.
- Install or repair screens on windows and doors.
- Eliminate areas of standing water.
- Keep grass cut short and shrubbery trimmed.
- Dispose of old tires, tin cans, and unused containers.
- Turn over plastic wading pools or wheelbarrows.
- Do not allow water to stagnate in birdbaths.
Even a small bucket of water can be a breeding ground for up to 1,000 mosquitos.
About 80 percent of people who become infected with west Nile virus will not develop any symptoms. About 20 percent of people infected develop a fever, headache, body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea, or rash. Less than 1 percent of people infected will develop a severe illness. Contacting a doctor immediately is recommended if you develop these symptoms.
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