2 new West Nile cases in Miss.
The Mississippi State Department of Health reports two new human cases of West Nile virus bringing the total to three for 2016.
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The Clarion-Ledger Published 12:05 p.m. CT June 20, 2016 | Updated 12:43 p.m. CT June 20, 2016
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The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports two new human cases of West Nile virus, bringing the total to three for 2016.
The reported cases are in Hinds and Grenada counties. The first case was reported last month in Lamar County. The MSDH only reports laboratory-confirmed cases to the public. In 2015, Mississippi had 38 WNV cases and one death.
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"We are approaching our peak time of the year for WNV cases in Mississippi, which is July through September," said MSDH State Epidemiologist Dr. Thomas Dobbs. "These new cases serve as a reminder that Mississippians should continue to take precautions to prevent infection as we move through the summer months."
In previous years, WNV has been reported from all parts of the state. All Mississippians are potentially at risk – not just the areas where cases are reported.
Symptoms of WNV infection are often mild and may include fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, a rash, muscle weakness or swollen lymph nodes. In a small number of cases, infection can result in encephalitis or meningitis, which can lead to paralysis, coma and possibly death.
For more information on mosquito-borne illnesses, visit the MSDH website.
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