Over the past few years, Lyme disease has been on the rise, and research shows that climate change may be responsible. Source: Earth.com
Human case of the West Nile Virus confirmed in Clay County (via WTLV)
Clay’s Department of Health has advised the public to “drain and cover” in an effort to protect themselves from mosquito-borne illnesses. Source: WTLV
One case of West Nile Virus confirmed in Leon County (via TallahasSee Democrat)
A person in Leon County has contracted the West Nile Virus, according to the Florida Department of Health. Source: TallahasSee Democrat
Health Dept. Urges Residents to Beware of Ticks That May Carry Lyme Disease (via Greenwich Sentinel)
Lyme disease has been a public health issue in Connecticut since 1975. In fact, infected ticks transmit disease 12 months of the year in every U.S. State. While most human cases of Lyme are the disease result of the bites of tiny, infected immature ticks called “nymphs,” which feed during the spring and early summer Source: Greenwich Sentinel
Warming temperatures linked to rise in Lyme disease • Earth.com (via Earth.com)
Over the past few years, Lyme disease has been on the rise, and research shows that climate change may be responsible. Source: Earth.com
Worst season ever for West Nile in Conn. (via The Hour)
The state had its worst season ever for West Nile virus in 2018 – which included a record 22 human cases of the mosquito-borne illness, and one death, of a West Haven resident. “There was a lot of virus out there,” said Philip Armstrong, medical entomologist at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, which runs the state’s Mosquito Management Program. “It … Read More
Mosquitoes in Westchester test positive for West Nile (via New York Post)
YONKERS, N.Y. â Health officials in Westchester County say mosquitoes in the area have tested positive for West Nile virus. The Journal News reports the Westchester County Health Department confirm⦠Source: New York Post
Michigan’s first human case of West Nile virus for 2018 confirmed in Sanilac County (via WDIV)
Health officials have confirmed the first human infection of West Nile virus for the state of Michigan in 2018. Source: WDIV
West Nile virus found in higher number of birds than usual (via WMUR)
There have been no diagnosed human cases of West Nile virus in New Hampshire so far this summer, but an increase in the number of birds showing symptoms of the mosquito-borne disease is causing concern. Source: WMUR
What is West Nile virus? 3 things to know about the mosquito-spread ailment (via Fox News)
Three things to know about the West Nile virus, such as signs, treatment and prevention. Source: Fox News
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