West Nile Virus Detected in Lowcountry Mosquitoes as July-October Peak Season Begins
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Updated · Live 5 News WCSC · Jul 16
West Nile Virus Detected in Lowcountry Mosquitoes as July-October Peak Season Begins
3 articles · Updated · Live 5 News WCSC · Jul 16
Summary
Lowcountry health officials detected West Nile virus in local mosquitoes and urged residents to watch for symptoms as transmission season runs from July through October.
Symptoms include fever, headache and joint pain; severe cases should be evaluated at a hospital because there is no specific treatment for the virus.
A single mosquito bite can infect humans after the insect first feeds on an infected bird, making exposure prevention the main defense.
Dr. Sara Fralix advised residents to remove standing water, wear long sleeves and use mosquito repellent to cut bite risk during the peak months.