West Nile virus detected in Susquehanna Valley
The CDC is urging people living in areas where the virus has been detected to take precautionary measures.
West Nile virus has been detected in York County, according to the York County Mosquito Control Department. Mosquito testing confirmed that the virus had been detected in York City and Spring Grove Borough. York County and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection monitor mosquito activity in the area and work to control mosquito populations. West Nile virus is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. Infection can cause symptoms such as fever, headache, body aches, joint pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and rash. The virus can be fatal or cause severe neurological complications and is common in people with weakened immune systems and in the elderly. CDC recommends the following precautions: Use repellents containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535, lemon eucalyptus oil (OLE), or paramenthanediol (PMD) on exposed skin and clothing. Virus-carrying mosquitoes are most active at dusk and dawn. Wear long sleeves, pants, and socks outdoors, especially in areas where mosquitoes are prevalent. Eliminates accumulated water to prevent mosquito breeding. Check for standing water in areas such as flowerpots, gutters, buckets, and other containers. Install screens on windows and doors to keep mosquitoes out.
West Nile virus has been detected in York County, according to the York County Mosquito Control Department.
Mosquito testing confirmed that the virus had been detected in York City and Spring Grove Borough.
York County and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection monitor mosquito activity in the area and work to control mosquito populations.
West Nile virus is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito.
Infection can cause symptoms such as fever, headache, body aches, joint pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and rash.
The virus can be fatal or cause severe neurological complications and is common in people with weakened immune systems and in the elderly.
CDC recommends the following precautions:
- Use repellents containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535, lemon eucalyptus oil (OLE), or paramenthanediol (PMD) on exposed skin and clothing.
- Stay indoors at dusk and dawn as mosquitoes that carry the virus are most active.
- Wear long sleeves, pants, and socks outdoors, especially in areas where mosquitoes are prevalent.
- Eliminates accumulated water to prevent mosquito breeding. Check for standing water in areas such as flowerpots, gutters, buckets, and other containers.
- Install screens on windows and doors to keep mosquitoes out.
