There’s been a sharp spike in Lyme disease cases in the United States, and the tick-borne illness has now spread to all 50 states, a new report shows. Source: Consumer HealthDay
The Big Number: Lyme disease is now in 100 percent of the U.S. (via Washington Post)
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Rainfall may breed more mosquitoes (via Taylor Young)
Last week samples from five mosquito pools collected in Springfield tested positive for West Nile virus. Source: Taylor Young
Douglas County confirms first case of West Nile virus in 2018 (via Omaha.com)
Mosquito numbers are rising in areas that tend to have standing water where mosquitoes can breed, a health department official said. Source: Omaha.com
West Nile Virus detected throughout Mobile County (via AL.com)
The Mobile County Health Department has detected signs of potentially deadly West Nile Virus for the first time in 2018, it reported Thursday. Source: AL.com
Mead resident hospitalized for West Nile virus (via The Denver Post)
A Mead resident has been hospitalized with neuro-invasive West Nile virus, according to a news release from the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment. Source: The Denver Post
West Nile virus kills central Iowan, draws renewed warning about mosquitoes (via Des Moines Register)
West Nile virus is carried by mosquito species that are most active in Iowa in late summer and early fall. Experts warn Iowans to take precautions. Source: Des Moines Register
A Plague of Ticks Is Coming: Strategies to Avoid Lyme Disease This Fall (via Inverse)
Yes, climate change makes it easier for them to survive. Source: Inverse
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
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