(HOUSTON) — West Nile virus has reared its ugly head in our area. Two mosquitos have tested positive.
Since the beginning of spring, mosquitos have been tested for the virus. The two locations that tested positive were in south Montgomery County and northeast Harris County (77044).
Both counties will be spraying for mosquitos in those areas.
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To protect yourself, wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts and light-colored clothing. Use an insect repellent product that contains DEET, get rid of all standing water, cover trash containers so they won’t collect water and keep doors and window screens in good condition and sealed tightly to keep mosquitoes out of the house.
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About one in five people who are infected will develop a fever with other symptoms, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Less than 1 percent of infected people develop a serious, sometimes fatal, neurologic illness.
The virus enters the body and attacks the nervous system, sometimes causing encephalitis, meningitis or muscular paralysis. Early symptoms include nausea, muscle spasms, severe headaches, swelling, a rash, disorientation and high fever. It can potentially cause long-lasting or permanent nerve damage, similar to the effect of a stroke.
Anyone who notices symptoms that include nausea, muscle spasms, severe headaches, swelling, a rash, disorientation and high fever should consult a doctor.
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