West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes Near Old Adamsville Road, With 0 Human Cases Reported
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Updated · Zanesville Times Recorder · Aug 6
West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes Near Old Adamsville Road, With 0 Human Cases Reported
1 articles · Updated · Zanesville Times Recorder · Aug 6
Summary
Mosquitoes trapped near Old Adamsville Road tested positive for West Nile virus, the Zanesville–Muskingum County Health Department said in an updated community notice.
0 human cases have been reported in Muskingum County, but the health department said it will spray the areas where the positive mosquito pools were found.
About 80% of infected people have no symptoms, while roughly 20% may develop mild illness including headache, body aches, joint pain, vomiting, diarrhea or rash.
Less than 1% develop severe illness such as encephalitis or meningitis, prompting officials to urge residents to avoid dusk-to-dawn exposure, use DEET and remove standing water.
Muskingum County residents can also request neighborhood spraying through the health department, which posts treated areas on its mosquito-control website.