The native well being unit has confirmed a case of West Nile virus in an individual, the primary in Simcoe County this yr.
Earlier this month, the Simcoe Muskoka District Well being Unit reported a confirmed human case in Muskoka District.
These lab outcomes have prompted the well being unit to difficulty one other reminder to the general public to guard themselves and their kids from mosquito bites, together with utilizing insect repellent, sporting mild clothes, and staying in doorways when mosquitos are most energetic (nightfall to daybreak).
WNv circulates between birds and a few species of mosquitoes. The virus may be transmitted to people by a mosquito chew if the mosquito has first bitten an contaminated hen. The well being unit’s surveillance program has proven that WNv exercise stays inside native and historic norms.
Though most individuals is not going to change into sick if bitten by an contaminated mosquito, WNv may cause extreme sickness in some folks. Signs of WNv embrace fever, muscle weak spot, stiff neck, confusion, extreme headache and a sudden sensitivity to mild. In very uncommon circumstances, the virus could trigger critical neurological sickness. These experiencing signs ought to search medical recommendation.
For extra details about West Nile virus and defending your self from mosquito bites, go to SMDHU.org or name Well being Connection at 705-721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
