What can I do to reduce my risk of becoming infected with West Nile and EEE virus?
Division of Infectious Disease > Mosquito-borne Disease F...Apply insect repellent to exposed skin. Generally, the more active ingredient a repellent contains the longer it can protect you from mosquito bites. A higher percentage of active ingredient in a repellent does not mean that your protection is better—just that it will last longer. Choose a repellent that provides protection for the amount of time that you will be outdoors.
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Division of Infectious Disease > Mosquito-borne Disease F...It’s important to inform the community that WNV or EEE has been documented in the area. Municipal officials can provide schools and other community institutions with printed information about WNV or EEE, educate on the importance of personal protection, assess possible mosquito breeding grounds (such as old tires, standing water, red maple or cedar swamps, etc.), or consider more aggressive mosquito control measures. The exact location (e.g.
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National Park Service Public Health Program - Illnesses and ...middot; Spray clothing with repellents containing permethrin or DEET since mosquitoes may bite through thin clothing. middot; Apply insect repellent sparingly to exposed skin. An effective repellent will contain 35% DEET (N, N-diethyl-meta-toluamide). DEET in high concentrations (greater than 35%) provides no additional protection. middot; Repellents may irritate the eyes and mouth, so avoid applying repellent to the hands of children.
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Wayne County, Michigan - Health Services: Disease ControlSpray clothing with repellents containing permethrin or DEET since mosquitoes may bite through thin clothing. Apply insect repellent sparingly to exposed skin. An effective repellent will contain 35% DEET [N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide]. DEET in high concentrations [greater than 35%] provides no additional protection. Whenever you use an insecticide or insect repellent, be sure to read and follow the manufacturer's DIRECTIONS FOR USE, as printed on the product.Related Questions
West Nile FAQIf outside during evening, nighttime and dawn hours when mosquitoes are most active and likely to bite, children and adults should wear protective clothing such as long pants, long-sleeved shirts, and socks. If outside during evening, nighttime and dawn hours, consider the use of an insect repellant containing 10% or less DEET (N, N-diethyl-methyl-meta-toluamide) for children and no more than 30% DEET for adults. DEET is effective for approximately four hours.Related Questions
Frequently Asked Questions, Northville Township, Michigan (M...If outside from dusk to dawn when mosquitoes are most active, or during the day in an area where there are weeds, tall grass, or bushes, people should wear protective clothing, such as long pants, loose-fitting, long-sleeved shirts, and socks, and consider the use of an insect repellent containing DEET, according to the manufacturer's directions on the label.Related Questions
Mosquito HomepageEliminate potential breeding areas for mosquito larvae on your property, such as old tires, stagnant water gardens, plant saucers, etc. Find out more on our Mosquito Control Page. Apply insect repellent sparingly to clothing ONLY. An effective repellent will contain 20% to 35% DEET (N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide). DEET in high concentrations (greater than 35%) may cause side effects, particularly in children; avoid products containing more than 35% DEET.Related Questions
FAQs : Human Services : Arlington, VirginiaHere are preventive measures that you and your family can take: Protect yourself from mosquito bites: Apply insect repellent to exposed skin. Generally, the more active ingredient a repellent contains the longer it can protect you from mosquito bites. A higher percentage of active ingredient in a repellent does not mean that your protection is better—just that it will last longer. Click here for more on insect repellent active ingredients.Related Questions
Is a woman's pregnancy at risk if she gets infected with West Nile virus?
Division of Infectious Disease > Mosquito-borne Disease F...There is one documented case of transplacental (mother-to-child) transmission of WNV in a human. Although the newborn in this case was infected with WNV at birth and had severe medical problems, it is unknown whether the WNV infection itself caused these problems or whether they were coincidental. More research will be needed to improve our understanding of the relationship - if any - between WNV infection and adverse birth outcomes.
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FAQ: West Nile Virus (WNV)Please read our FAQ on "How to Avoid Mosquito Bites" for information on how to reduce your risk of getting West Nile virus.
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Division of Infectious Disease > Mosquito-borne Disease F...The main route of human infection with West Nile and EEE virus is through the bite of an infected mosquito. Neither virus can be passed between people by coughing, sneezing, shaking hands, sharing food, etc. Additional routes of human infection were identified for WNV during the 2002 West Nile epidemic. It is important to note that these other methods of transmission represent a very small proportion of cases.
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WNV & EEE Q&AThe vast majority of WNV and EEE infections have been identified in birds. WNV has been shown to infect horses, llamas, alpacas, bats, chipmunks, skunks, squirrels, and domestic rabbits. A relatively small number of WNV infected dogs (<40) and only 1 WNV infected cat have been reported nationally during 2003. Experimentally infected dogs showed no symptoms after infection with WNV.
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West Nile Virus Questions AnsweredThe principle route of human infection with West Nile virus is through the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquitoes become infected when they feed on infected birds, which may circulate the virus in their blood for a few days. The virus eventually finds its way into the mosquito's salivary glands. During subsequent blood meals, the virus may be injected into humans and animals, where it can multiply and possibly cause illness.
Related QuestionsSouthern Nevada Health District - West Nile Virus Frequently...The main route of human infection with West Nile virus is through the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquitoes become infected when they feed on infected birds, which may circulate the virus in their blood for a few days. The virus eventually gets into the mosquito's salivary glands. During later blood meals (when mosquitoes bite), the virus may be injected into humans and animals, where it can multiply and possibly cause illness.Related Questions
How many types of animals have been found to be infected with West Nile virus?
Southern Nevada Health District - West Nile Virus Frequently...Although the vast majority of infections have been identified in birds, West Nile virus has been shown to infect horses, cats, bats, chipmunks, skunks, squirrels, and domestic rabbits.
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Crater Animal Clinic - Frequently Asked QuestionsDogs and cats become infected when bitten by an infected mosquito. There is also evidence that cats can become infected with the virus after eating experimentally infected mice.
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Lakewood Website - faqsThe Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District is responsible for controling mosquitoes in the Lakewood area. Mosquitoes carry the virus from birds to humans. The West Nile Virus has been found in dead birds in Long Beach, although no case of the disease among Long Beach or Lakewood residents had been documented (December 2003). The disease can produce mild to moderate flu-like symptoms.
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Consumer Health - West Nile VirusPreventing mosquito bites is the best way to avoid getting the West Nile Virus. Remember the Four Ds: Drain, Dusk/Dawn, Dress and DEET. DRAIN standing water in your yard and neighborhood. Standing water can be found in swimming pools that are not kept clean, ponds, pet watering dishes, birdbaths, potted plants, old tires, empty containers, toys and clogged rain gutters. It takes three to seven days for thousands of mosquitoes to develop in stagnant water.
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Southern Nevada Health District - West Nile Virus Frequently...West Nile virus is transmitted by infectious mosquitoes. There is no documented evidence of person-to-person or animal-to-person transmission of West Nile virus. Normal veterinary infection control precautions should be followed when caring for a horse suspected to have this or any viral infection.
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Beaverton Public Works - Operating Division - West Nile Viru...It is not known how long it has been in the U.S., but the Center for Disease Control scientists believe the virus has probably been in the eastern U.S. since the early summer of 1999, possibly longer.
Related QuestionsThe city of Millbrae - West Nile Virus FAQWest Nile virus (WNV) is a mosquito-borne disease that is common in Africa. Western Asia and the Middle East.Related Questions
How does someone get West Nile virus?
The city of Millbrae - West Nile Virus FAQPeople usually get WNV from the bite of an infected mosquito. There is also evidence that WNV can be acquired via a blood transfusion or organ transplant from an infected donor.
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Frequently Asked QuestionsAccording to the most recent reports that we have heard, one llama was suspected of having had West Nile Virus, but it was not confirmed. There has been a confirmed case in an alpaca.
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West Nile virusThe risk of becoming ill from a single mosquito bite is extremely low. In areas where mosquitoes carry the virus, less than 1% of mosquitoes are actually infected. Even if mosquitoes are infected, less than 1% of people bitten and infected by those mosquitoes become severely ill.
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Frequently Asked QuestionsGood News - the risk of West Nile Virus is extremely slight for wilderness adventurers. For the last 2 summers Black Feather has organized and led an expedition for a group of scientists to Nunavut and the NWT where they are studying Black Flies. Last Saturday, the Toronto Star ran a very interesting article on the virus, interviewing one of these experts, Doug Currie. Doug is the Curator of Entomology at the Royal Ontario Museum.
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