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Human case of West Nile virus confirmed in Indiana:

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By: Erika Mihalek

State officials announced Tuesday, there has been one confirmed case of West Nile virus in Jefferson County.

In addition to the one confirmed case there are mosquito groups in 11 counties that have tested positive for the virus.

The counties include Adams, Allen, Bartholomew, Boone, Carroll, Hamilton, Hendricks, Henry, Marion, Morgan and Vanderburgh.

“This case serves as a reminder that the virus is circulating in the state and human beings are susceptible to infection,” said Jennifer House, DVM director of Zoonotic Epidemiology at the Indiana State Department of Health.

The Indiana State Department of Health has currently collected and tested 100,000 mosquitoes dividing them into more than 1,600 pools for West Nile virus and Saint Louis encephalitis.

To date there has been no positive findings for Saint Louis encephalitis.

“West Nile virus usually causes West Nile fever, a milder form of the illness which can include fever, headache, body aches, swollen lymph glands or a rash,” said Dr. House

Dr. House recommends simple prevention tips that people can take in an effort to avoid infection.

These steps include:
• Avoiding places where mosquitoes are biting
• Applying insect repellent containing DEET, picaradin or oil of lemon eucalyptus to clothes or exposed skin;
• Installing or repairing screens on windows and doors to keep mosquitoes out of the home and;
• When possible where pants and long sleeves when walking through woody or marshy areas.

“Normally the virus causes only mild disease, but a small number of people will develop more serious illness,” said Dr. House.

For more information about West Nile virus and mosquito safety please visit the Indiana State Department Health website at www.statehealth.IN.gov.

Mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus

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