He was hospitalized before his death and was likely exposed to the virus near his home.
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For more information on West Nile Virus, visit the Centers for Disease Control website.
The majority of the mosquitoes the province is counting proper now are simply widespread pests, however Curry says they’ve discovered a few of the culex tarsalis mosquitoes which can carry West Nile virus. 2015 has shown even higher than average cases of infected animals.
West Nile virus can cause fever and brain inflammation. Twenty-five mosquito samples and 15 chickens tested positive from April to October last year, while 13 mosquito samples and five chicken flocks tested positive in 2013.
Stay indoors around dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active, if possible. The Health Department is asking New Yorkers to wear mosquito repellent, as well as long trousers and sleeves in the morning and evening.
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People who spend a lot of time outdoors working, hiking, fishing, or hunting should take precautions to avoid insect bites. Make sure windows have screens, and fix or replace screens that have tears or holes. Breeding places for mosquitoes include swimming pools that are not kept clean, stagnant ponds, pet watering dishes, birdbaths, potted plants, old tires, empty containers, toys and clogged rain gutters and French drains. This region has more in-state human and animal West Nile virus exposure than others.
