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Two more human cases of West Nile found in Denton County
WFAA
Posted on June 26, 2012 at 3:23 PM
DENTON - Denton County Health Department has confirmed another two human cases of West Nile virus Tuesday, bringing the year's total to three in that county.
Tarrant County confirms two more West Nile cases
Posted Wednesday, Jun. 27, 2012 2 Comments Print Reprints
By Mitch Mitchell mitchmitchell@star-telegram.com
Two new human cases of West Nile Virus were confirmed this week, bringing the total number in Tarrant County to three.
For medical privacy reasons, Tarrant County Public Health officials did not identify the cities of residence for those infected with the virus...
Corpus Christi-Nueces County health district can't confirm human West Nile virus case
A Calallen woman was diagnosed with the mosquito-borne illness last month by her doctor
By Rhiannon Meyers
Posted July 12, 2012 at 2:55 p.m., updated July 12, 2012 at 2:55 p.m.
CORPUS CHRISTI ? The health district will not confirm a human case of West Nile virus although a Calallen woman was diagnosed with the mosquito-borne illness last month by her doctor...
Nile virus claims one life
Author: TELEMUNDO DALLAS AND POINT | Date: 16/07/2012 | Updated: 16/07/2012 1:28 PM CDT
The city of Dallas has confirmed that one person has died after contracting the West Nile virus.
So far this summer there have been eight human cases of the virus in Dallas County and 42 breeding sites of mosquitoes have tested positive for the disease.
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DALLAS COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
OFFICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION
2377 North Stemmons Freeway
Dallas, Texas 75207-2710
For Immediate Release – July 16, 2012
DCHHS holds press conference regarding West Nile related death
Dallas, Texas—At a press conference held on Monday, July 16, Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) officials announced Dallas County’s first West Nile related death. The victim was a male in his 60s who resided in Dallas in the 75204 zip code.
As to date, there are sixteen confirmed human cases of West Nile in Dallas County. Two are West Nile fever and fourteen are neuro-invasive.
“We would like to send our condolences to the family who lost their family member,” said Dr. Christopher Perkins, Medical Director/Health Authority.
Perkins encouraged the public to minimize exposure to the insect, take personal responsibility and to take the necessary precautions by following the 4 D’s:
(1) Dress in long, loose and light-colored clothing;
(2) use insect repellents that contain DEET;
(3) Drain any standing water;
(4) stay indoors during Dawn and Dusk hours.
Officials are predicting that this year has the potential to be amongst one of the worst years to date in regards to West Nile.The worst year to date was back in 2006 in which there were 104 West Nile cases in which 4 of those cases ended in a West Nile related death.
“Based on human cases we are on track to be on the same level with 2006 or to exceed it,” said Director Zachary Thompson.
Dr. James Luby, UT Southwestern Medical Center stated, “We usually don’t peek until the end of August. If 2006 is any premonition, than we have to expect more deaths.”
Micheal Wheeler, Supervisor for the City of Dallas stated “the City of Dallas target spraying for mosquitoes is disease driven.” To report mosquitoes in the City of Dallas, call the non-emergency complaint number, 311 from a landline phone or call 214-670-5711.
DCHHS officials have done an ongoing preventive method to get the message out. They encouraged citizens to protect themselves. “The last West Nile related death was in 2009. This is a wake-up call. Prevention is going to be the best method going forward,” said Director Thompson.
“Everyone should take this seriously.”
To report or inquire about mosquito activity in Dallas County, contact 214-819-2115.
For more up-to-date information about infected mosquito pools, control efforts and prevention tips, the West Nile Watch is posted on http://www.dallascounty.org/westnilevirus.
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2nd Person Dies From West Nile Virus in Dallas
Posted: Jul 19, 2012 4:09 PM EDT Updated: Jul 19, 2012 4:09 PM EDT
KXAS) -- A second person has died after contracting West Nile virus in Dallas County.
The person's death was confirmed by Dallas County Health and Human Services Thursday afternoon.
The victim lived in the 75205 zip code and had been diagnosed with West Nile Neuroinvasive Disease. The exact cause of death for the patient is undetermined due to pre-existing medical conditions...
Increased cases of virus prompts warning from health officials
Posted: Thursday, July 19, 2012 5:00 pm
By DONNIE BRYANT donnie.bryant@empiretribune.com
Recent reports of increased numbers of incidents of West Nile virus in three northern Texas counties is making plenty of North Texans rather nervous. Tarrant, Dallas and Denton counties have reported as many as 42 cases, according to an article in Tuesday?s edition of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. And a Dallas resident in his 60s succumbed to a severe form of the virus on Monday, prompting officials with an eye to the numbers to consider the situation an actual epidemic...
West Nile Claims Life of 80-year-old McLennan County Resident
Posted: Jul 22, 2012 5:40 PM EDT Updated: Jul 22, 2012 5:40 PM EDT
(KCEN) -- The Health Authority of the Waco?McLennan County Public Health District has confirmed five cases of West Nile Virus in McLennan County with three additional suspected cases including one outside McLennan County.
One death has also been confirmed of an 80 year old. ..
Re: TX: 2012 West Nile cases- death in McLennan Co.
Virus spreads death by Dallas
Aldo Ernesto Barbosa | 7/20/2012, 3:06 pm
Six killed, ten new human cases and fifty groups of mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus detected in North Texas, put on alert to state health authorities.
Dallas. - Six people killed increased the number of people killed, victims of West Nile virus, authorities said the Health Department in Texas.
According to the agency, until last July 19, 2012, there have been two deaths in Dallas County, three in Denton and one in Ellis. The pair were released ten new cases in people of different ages and at least fifty groups of mosquitoes tested positive of the deadly virus in various areas of the metroplex.
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July 24, 2012
West Nile Virus case reported in Burleson
Special to the CTR
Tarrant County Public Health officials confirmed on Tuesday Burleson?s first human case of West Nile Virus in 2012, Burleson spokeswoman Sally Ellertson said.
The affected person lives in the 900 block of Timber Ridge Court in the north part of town...
July 24, 2012
Tarrant County West Nile Virus update: 30 cases
Tarrant County has 30 reported cases of West Nile Virus, including five in Fort Worth, Sandra Parker, medical director of Tarrant County Public Health, told Fort Worth City Council members Tuesday,
Last week, the department reported it had 26 cases...
Garland, Allen, Cleburne report new West Nile virus casesWFAA
Posted on July 26, 2012 at 4:41 PM
ALLEN - More cities are reporting people diagnosed with West Nile virus.
According to Collin County Health Care Services, there are three cases in the city of Allen. There was also one person reported to have the virus in Cleburne...
Re: TX: 2012 West Nile cases- death in McLennan Co.
DSHS Urges Precautions to Reduce West Nile Exposure
News Release July 27, 2012
The Texas Department of State Health Services is urging people to take precautions to reduce the risk of contracting West Nile virus, a mosquito borne illness. People should use insect repellent when outdoors and avoid going outside at dusk and dawn.
There has been a higher than usual number of human West Nile cases in Texas this year due to the warm winter and recent rains, particularly in the North Texas region. Statewide there have been 111 human West Nile virus cases and one death reported to DSHS this year. Of those, 71 were West Nile neuroinvasive disease cases, and 40 were West Nile fever cases. Approximately 80 percent of the cases reside in Dallas, Collin, Tarrant and Denton counties.
Over the past 10 years, 49 cases on average were reported to DSHS by this time each year, ranging from a low of 3 cases in 2011 to a high of 171 cases in 2006.
Humans can contract West Nile virus from a mosquito bite. Infected mosquitoes get the virus from feeding on infected birds and mammals. The virus can cause serious illness or death. West Nile neuroinvasive disease symptoms include stiff neck, visual problems, body tremors, mental confusion, memory loss and seizures. The milder form of the illness is West Nile fever. Symptoms include fever, headache, muscle and bone aches, nausea and drowsiness.
People with the milder form of illness typically recover on their own, although symptoms may last for several weeks. Up to 80 percent of people infected with West Nile virus will have no symptoms and will recover on their own.
The intensity of West Nile virus activity in Texas fluctuates from year to year and depends on a variety of factors including the weather, the numbers of birds and mosquitoes that maintain and spread the virus and human behavior. The season can last up until the first hard freeze of the year.
There are no medications to treat or vaccines to prevent West Nile virus infection. People over 50 years old and those with compromised immune systems are at a higher risk of becoming seriously ill when they become infected with the virus. If people have symptoms that cause them concern, they should contact their healthcare provider.
To reduce exposure to West Nile virus:
Use an approved insect repellent every time you go outside and follow the instructions on the label. Approved repellents are those that contain DEET, picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus.
Regularly drain standing water, including water collects in empty cans, tires, buckets, clogged rain gutters and saucers under potted plants. Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water.
Wear long sleeves and pants at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active.
Use air conditioning or make sure there are screens on all doors and windows to keep mosquitoes from entering the home.
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Posted: Wed 6:46 PM, Aug 01, 2012
Reporter: Nicolette Schleisman Email
First confirmed West Nile case in Grayson County
SHERMAN, TX -- A case of West Nile has been confirmed in Grayson County.
John Teel with the Grayson County Health Department confirms that an 80-year-old Sherman man was hospitalized for 5 days in mid July, with the more dangerous strain of West Nile, or West Nile Neuro-Invasive...
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