Christine: Health officials are scrambling about West Nile Virus being detected in Mo County. So far, there have been no human cases in Milwaukee County. Today is County Report Day.
West Nile virus found in mosquitoes in Milwaukee County
There have been no confirmed cases of human infection in the county.
Several Milwaukee County health departments on Friday urged people to be vigilant about mosquito bites after a mosquito in the county tested positive for West Nile virus. This is the first positive sample in the area since surveillance began early last month, according to a press release. Officials said no human cases have been reported in the county in 2024, but human cases have been reported in other parts of Wisconsin. About 80% of people infected with West Nile virus don’t show symptoms, but symptoms can include fever, headache, muscle aches, rash and fatigue, according to the release. Since 2001, about 18 cases of infection have been reported in the state each year. Officials said people can minimize their risk by applying insect repellent, treating their clothing with permethrin before going outside, and reducing exposed skin by wearing long sleeves, long pants and socks.
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin —
Milwaukee County health departments on Friday urged residents to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites after mosquitoes in the county were confirmed to be infected with West Nile virus.
These are the region’s first positive samples since surveillance began early last month, according to a news release.
Officials said no cases have been reported in the county in 2024, but cases have been reported in other parts of Wisconsin.
About 80 percent of people infected with West Nile virus don’t show symptoms, but some may experience symptoms such as fever, headache, muscle aches, rash and fatigue, according to the statement.
The state has reported about 18 cases each year since 2001.
Officials said people can minimize their risk by applying insect repellent, treating their clothing with permethrin before going outside and reducing exposed skin by wearing long sleeves, long pants and socks.