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Published by viorel on September 10th, 2009
in Health
The West Nile
virus was found in mosquitoes from two
locations in Brookline
this week, according to the Massachusetts Department of Health, bringing the
tally of communities with confirmed cases to 18.
The wet weather in early summer, followed by hot
weather in August, resulted in more mosquitoes than usual, said Jennifer
Manley, spokeswoman for the state Department of Public Health. While last
year’s West Nile counts were higher -
disease-carrying mosquitoes were identified in 59 municipalities and 11
counties - people can be bitten for several more weeks before chilly weather
kills the bugs.
“People need to remember insect repellant, especially
dusk to dawn,’’ said Manley. She
also advised residents to dump all standing water in garbage can lids, potted
plants, and other containers to reduce breeding areas.
The symptoms of West Nile
virus are usually very mild, and most people under 50 will recover on their
own, according to the Health Department.
A greater risk is posed by Eastern equine encephalitis, which is also
mosquito-borne. Mosquitoes with EEE have been reported in Bristol,
Essex, and Plymouth
counties this year.
The West Nile
virus was found in mosquitoes from two
locations in