West Nile Virus West Nile Virus Most often spread by the bite of an infected mosquito Mosquitoes become infected by feeding on infected birds One in infected people develop severe symptoms such as stupor, muscle weakness, vision loss, numbness and paralysis 80 percent of people infected have no symptoms There is no specific treatment, but in severe cases hospitalization can be required Can be prevented by community-based mosquito control programs Source: CDC.
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The area to be sprayed is within an area generally bounded by: block of Snow White Drive High Summit Drive on the north, Cox Lane on the west, Crestline Avenue on the east, and Courtshire Drive on the south. Want to be the first to know about Patch membership when it launches? Click here to find out how you can support Patch and local journalism. While the Environmental Protection Agency approves the insecticide for treatment, residents in the above areas should avoid contact with the spray by staying indoors.
People inside a vehicle while trucks are actively spraying should remain in their vehicles with the windows up and the air conditioner on until the trucks pass through, and the spray is no longer visible. Those who are out during the scheduled spraying time should be alert for trucks and should not follow them. Residents who come into contact with the spray are advised to wash the affected area thoroughly with soap and water. The spray breaks down quickly in the presence of sunlight and has no residual effect.
Dallas residents are urged to take precautions against mosquito bites by reducing outdoor activity during the evening and nighttime hours. Residents who are outside during these times should cover their arms and legs and use a mosquito repellent.
Residents should eliminate standing water to prevent mosquito breeding and the spread of West Nile Virus. It also has had one of the two human cases confirmed for West Nile this year. The second case was in ZIP code in Coppell. If the current West Nile outbreak follows the trend of previous years, the increasing number of positive mosquito pools will be followed in September and October by reports of more human infections from the disease.
The lag results from the time it takes for a person who is bitten, to develop symptoms and get a confirmed diagnosis that is then reported to local health authorities.
It can take a month or longer for the public to be alerted. The following ZIP codes have reported positive West Nile mosquito pools, including the number of times they were reported in each:. Dallas: 1 ; 1 ; 5 ; 1 ; 1 ; 2 ; 1. Sherry Jacobson. Get email alerts on breaking news stories as soon as they happen. By signing up you agree to our privacy policy. Stand with us in our mission to discover and uncover the story of North Texas. More from Homepage.
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