Montana reports first human West Nile virus case of 2015

She said this is the first case of west nile this year in McLean County.

After mosquito pools in Dallas and surrounding counties tested positive for West Nile virus, areas of Texas will begin spraying for the virus. Removing standing water from around the home and wearing trousers and long-sleeved shirts, when possible, also reduces the chance of bites. The first human cases of West Nile virus showed up approximately two weeks later in 2014 with a total of 19 reported cases in humans for the year.

“We have been able to hit the big stuff and kill the mosquitoes in the water in their larva stage, but there’s a lot of standing water in the forest preserves and we can’t hit those”.

As more and more mosquitoes pop up across the United States, officials warn about the dangers of West Nile Virus.

Personal protection is strongly urged if you are outside when mosquitoes may be active-generally dawn and dusk.

Kim Buser is a registered nurse with Public Health Solutions Health District, which includes Saline, Gage, Jefferson, Thayer and Fillmore Counties. About 1 in 5 people who are infected will develop a fever with other symptoms.

“””(WNV) has been around for quite a long time now, and most of us may be immune to it by now”, said Browne. Fortunately, most people infected with WNV will have no symptoms. Symptoms of this type of illness might include high fever, disorientation, neck stiffness, tremors, seizures, paralysis, and coma; those with certain medical conditions (cancer, hypertension, kidney disease) and the elderly are at a higher risk.

Protect your skin while working or playing outside with a spray containing DEET or the natural oil lemon of eucalyptus.

If you have a swimming pool that is not in use, drain the water off the cover or treat this standing water with Mosquito Dunks®.

The department will use low-flying helicopters to apply naturally occurring and environmentally friendly larvicides – which are used to eliminate immature mosquitoes before they develop into adults.

The increase in West Nile virus activity comes at a time when many will be enjoying the outdoor activities for the 4th of July holiday weekend and the District reminds people to take protective measures against mosquitoes.