West Nile Virus and Other Mosquito-Borne IllnessesMosquito-borne illnesses in Mississippi include
West Nile virus, St. Louis encephalitis, Chikungunya virus, and
Eastern Equine encephalitis. These illnesses affect birds, animals and
humans, causing flu-like symptoms in people who are bitten
by infected mosquitoes. Occasionally, illness can be severe, leading to
meningitis or encephalitis.Mosquito Protection
- Use a https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/14,957,93.html" rel="nofollow - recommended mosquito repellent .
- Cover arms and legs with long, light-colored clothing.
- Avoid mosquito-prone areas in the mornings and evenings, when activity is highest.
- Remove sources of https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/14,597,93.html#home" rel="nofollow - standing water around your home where mosquitoes can breed.
More About Staying Protected
- https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/14,597,93.html" rel="nofollow - Mosquito protection for people and homes
- https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/14,957,93.html" rel="nofollow - Choosing a mosquito repellent
- http://www2.epa.gov/mosquitocontrol" rel="nofollow - Mosquito control (EPA)
- https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/14,1097,93.html" rel="nofollow - Complete protection guide for homeowners
- https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/14,1206,93.html" rel="nofollow - Mosquito breeding areas – Tip & Toss
- http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/index.htm" rel="nofollow - More WNV information from the CDC
Other Mosquito-Borne Diseases
Five main types of viral disease in Mississippi are carried by mosquitoes, including https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/14,0,399.html" rel="nofollow - Zika virus .
- https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/14,3951,93.html" rel="nofollow - Read more about these diseases
Information and Fact Sheets
- https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/518.pdf" rel="nofollow - West Nile Virus: Information and Prevention PDF
- https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/510.pdf" rel="nofollow - Mosquito-Borne Viral Diseases brochure PDF
- https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/458.pdf" rel="nofollow - Insect Repellents and DEET Tips PDF
- https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/507.pdf" rel="nofollow - Information for Schools PDF
- https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/14,0,93,111.html" rel="nofollow - Educational Materials
- https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/14,0,93,92.html" rel="nofollow - More brochures and information
Dead Birds: MSDH is no longer
requesting that the public report or submit dead birds. Statewide
mosquito surveillance has proven to be a more effective predictor of
West Nile virus circulating in the community.
2018 Statistics
7
Human Cases
(West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne diseases)
4
Counties affected
- https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/7687.pdf" rel="nofollow - View complete statistics
Source: https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/14,0,93.html" rel="nofollow - https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/14,0,93.html
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