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Health officials announced Wednesday that the West Nile virus, which is transmitted by mosquitoes, has been detected in New Hampshire for the first time this season. >> Download the free WMUR appA mosquito package recently discovered in Manchester tested positive for the virus. “The best way to prevent WNV and other infections transmitted by mosquitoes is to take measures to prevent mosquito bites by using an insect repellent against mosquitoes, avoiding being outside at dusk and dawn when the mosquitoes are most active, and any pathogens around the house where mosquitoes breed.” Dr. Benjamin Chan said. >> DHH Info: Mosquito-borne diseases Health officials say the city has not sprayed mosquitoes since 2018, when West Nile virus was detected in July. The virus, which can be transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito, was first identified in the state in 2000. Officials said it has been identified in the state every year for the past decade. The last human case of the West Nile virus in New Hampshire in 2017 was for an adult, officials said. “I’m somewhat encouraged that this is a late start, and I hope people are careful in using those prevention strategies,” said Bill Alexagos of the Manchester Health Department. West Nile virus symptoms include fever, chills, headache, muscle aches and fatigue. Health officials say a very small percentage of people infected with the West Nile virus suffer from serious illnesses, including meningitis or encephalitis. Typical Symptoms, if any, Fever-like Diseases In Affected Humans Feverheid Muscle Pain West Nile virus activity usually increases during drought, which New Hampshire has been experiencing for several weeks. Diseases transmitted by other mosquitoes, such as the virus and eastern equine encephalitis, will continue until the statewide mosquito-killing severe frost, officials said. Anyone with symptoms is encouraged to contact their local healthcare provider. For more information on mosquito control techniques, visit this link.
Health officials announced Wednesday that the West Nile virus, which is transmitted by mosquitoes, has been detected in New Hampshire for the first time this season.
A mosquito batch recently discovered in Manchester tested positive for the virus.
“The best way to prevent WNV and other mosquito-borne infections is to take steps to prevent mosquito bites by using an insect repellent against mosquitoes, avoiding mosquitoes when they are most active outside at dusk and dawn, and disinfecting mosquitoes.” Dr. Benjamin Chan said.
>> DHHS Information: Diseases transmitted by mosquitoes
Health officials said the city has not sprayed mosquitoes since 2018, when the West Nile virus was detected in July.
The virus, which can be transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito, was first identified in the state in 2000. Officials said it has been identified in the state every year for the past decade. The last human case of the West Nile virus in New Hampshire in 2017 was for an adult, officials said.
“I am somewhat encouraged that this is a slightly late start and I hope people are careful in using those prevention strategies,” said Bill Alexagos of the Manchester Health Department.
Symptoms of West Nile virus include fever, chills, headache, muscle aches and fatigue. Health officials say a very small percentage of people infected with the West Nile virus suffer from serious illnesses, including meningitis or encephalitis.
Typical Symptoms, if any, in infected humans
- Fever-like disease
- Fever
- Headache
- Muscle aches
- Fatigue
Symptoms of the virus usually present themselves within a week of being bitten by an infected mosquito, although many infected with the virus may be asymptomatic or experience very mild symptoms, officials said.
West Nile virus activity usually increases during drought, which New Hampshire has been experiencing for several weeks.
Diseases transmitted by viruses and other mosquitoes, such as eastern equine encephalitis, will continue until the statewide mosquito-killing severe frost, officials said.
Anyone with symptoms is encouraged to contact their local healthcare provider.
For more information on mosquito control techniques, see Visit this link.
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