MI: 2012 West Nile cases- 13 deaths reported

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Source: http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/local...august-16-2012

Kent County man has West Nile virus
And probable cases involving two other residents

Updated: Thursday, 16 Aug 2012, 12:24 PM EDT
Published : Thursday, 16 Aug 2012, 12:17 PM EDT

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - The Kent County Health Department has confirmed one case of West Nile virus and determined two other highly-probable cases.

The confirmed case involves a 68-year-old man.

The probable cases involving a 67-year-old man and a 59-year-old woman are waiting for follow-up tests to be completed for a final diagnosis.

All three victims required hospitalization and are recovering, according to a news release...

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Re: MI: 2012 West Nile cases- First death reported

Source: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/08/...st-nile-virus/


Washtenaw County Woman Dies From West Nile Virus
August 16, 2012 3:23 PM

LANSING (WWJ) - A Washtenaw County woman is confirmed to be the state?s first human West Nile Virus death this year.

Michigan health officials say the woman, between 75 and 85 years old, was hospitalized earlier this month with viral meningitis and has since died...

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Contact: Angela Minicuci (517) 241-2112


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<!-- BODY -->FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 16, 2012 LANSING - Michigan health officials are reporting that a Washtenaw County woman who was hospitalized with viral meningitis is the state's first human West Nile Virus (WNV) death this year. The previously healthy woman between ages 75 and 85 was hospitalized earlier this month after showing symptoms and has since passed away. WNV can cause serious neurological illnesses, such as meningitis and encephalitis and can have long-term health consequences.

"With the virus appearing earlier this year than it has in recent years, we want to remind residents to take the appropriate precautions to avoid getting bitten," said Dr. Corinne Miller, State Epidemiologist with the Michigan Department of Community Health.

Human WNV cases are on the rise both nationally and in Michigan. Thus far in 2012, a total of 693 cases of WNV disease in people, including 26 deaths, have been reported to the CDC. This is the highest number of WNV cases reported to the CDC through the second week in August since 1999, when the virus was first detected in the United States.

For Michigan, a total of 24 cases and one death have been reported for the same time period. Those infected range in age from 18 to 84, with the average being 55. WNV appeared in birds and mosquitoes in Michigan in 2001 and in humans in 2002. This is the highest number of human cases reported for Michigan through the second week of August since 2002.

WNV activity is widespread in the southern half of the Lower Peninsula. Reports of human cases are increasing, and the risk for virus transmission will remain extremely high throughout the summer and fall. Last year, WNV was responsible for 34 serious illnesses and two fatalities in Michigan.

"The unusually hot and dry summer has favored the mosquitoes that transmit WNV. These same conditions have led to a reduction in the number of "nuisance" mosquitoes which are more abundant during wet summers, giving citizens a false sense of security," said Dr. Miller.

WNV carrying mosquitoes breed in small collections of stagnant water, are common around people's homes and often bite people indoors. While few mosquitoes may be noticed outdoors, those that are present and biting are likely to be the type that potentially carry WNV.

The months of August and September are when most human cases of WNV occur in Michigan. The end of summer is when mosquitoes are older and more likely to carry the virus. The types of mosquitoes that transmit the virus bite during evening and nighttime hours.

Most people bitten by a WNV-infected mosquito show no symptoms of illness. However, some become sick three to 15 days after exposure. People 50 and older are more susceptible to severe WNV disease symptoms.

Physicians are urged to test patients for WNV if they present with fever and signs of meningitis or encephalitis, or sudden painless paralysis in the absence of stroke in the summer months.

Michigan residents are encouraged to take the following steps to avoid WNV:

• Maintain window and door screening to help keep mosquitoes out of buildings.
• Empty water from mosquito breeding sites such as buckets, unused kiddie pools, old tires or similar sites where mosquitoes lay eggs.
• Apply insect repellents that contain the active ingredient DEET, or other EPA approved repellent to exposed skin or clothing, especially during peak mosquito activity periods such as dusk and dawn.
• Wear light colored, long-sleeved shirts and long pants when outdoors.

For more information and surveillance activity updates about WNV, visit the state's Emerging Diseases website at www.michigan.gov/westnilevirus or the CDC's WNV website at www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/index.htm.
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Re: MI: 2012 West Nile cases- First death reported

Source: http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/local...in-kent-county

5 West Nile cases in Kent County
2012 one of the worst in US

Updated: Wednesday, 22 Aug 2012, 4:09 PM EDT
Published : Wednesday, 22 Aug 2012, 4:09 PM EDT

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - Five confirmed cases of West Nile Virus are known in Kent County - including one from last week - and about 12 more people with symptoms are awaiting test results...

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Re: MI: 2012 West Nile cases- First death reported

Source: http://dearborn.patch.com/articles/w...n-wayne-county

West Nile Virus Outbreak Continues, With 21 Confirmed Cases in Wayne County

The Wayne County Department of Public Health is encouraging residents to take precautions against mosquito bites, and watch for signs of the virus.

By Jessica Carreras and Jen Anesi
Email the authors
2:00 pm

Confirmed cases of West Nile Virus in Michigan this year are already double 2011 numbers, according to the Michigan Department of Community Health Communicable Disease Division.

As of Aug. 22, there had been 60 confirmed cases of West Nile Virus in Michigan, including two deaths...

...In Wayne County, there had been 21 confirmed cases, 8 of which were in Detroit, and one of which was fatal. The majority of those cases developed in August...

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Re: MI: 2012 West Nile cases- 2nd death reported

Source: http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/michi...ported-in-mich

2nd West Nile death reported in Mich.
5 confirmed cases of illness in Kent County

Updated: Thursday, 23 Aug 2012, 3:46 PM EDT
Published : Thursday, 23 Aug 2012, 3:46 PM EDT

LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan officials say a second person has died from the West Nile virus, and 18 more cases have been reported this week.

The Michigan Department of Community Health on Thursday released figures showing two deaths and 41 cases this season...

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Third Person Dies From West Nile Virus In Michigan
August 24, 2012 6:21 AM

LANSING (WWJ) - The Michigan Department of Community Health says a third person has now died from West Nile virus in the state, with 47 cases documented so far this year.

Officials confirmed Thursday night that the latest victim was an 84-year-old man from Wayne County. Last week, the first death related to the virus was reported, an elderly woman from Washtenaw County, and earlier Thursday, officials confirmed a second death, a 69-year-old man from Detroit.
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http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/08/24/third-person-dies-from-west-nile-virus-in-michigan/

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Re: MI: 2012 West Nile cases- 3rd death reported

Source: http://wtvbam.com/news/articles/2012...e-in-michigan/

West Nile Cases Continue To Rise In Michigan

Monday, August 27, 2012 11:41 a.m. EDT

LANSING (WTVB) - The number of human cases of West Nile Virus in Michigan has risen to 81. The Michigan Department of Community Health says of those, 21 are in Kent County, 18 are in Wayne County, eleven are in Macomb County and ten are in Oakland County...

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Re: MI: 2012 West Nile cases- 4th death reported

Source: http://www.northwestohio.com/news/st...6#.UD5GXXBpehc

Fourth West Nile death confirmed in Michigan
by Ryan Vetter
Posted: 41 mins ago

DETROIT -- An 86-year-old woman from Wayne County has died from the West Nile virus.
Michigan health officials say the woman is the fourth person in the state to die this year...

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Re: MI: 2012 West Nile cases- 5th death reported

Source: http://www.fox28.com/story/19417551/...est-nile-death


Mich. health officials confirm 5th West Nile death

Michigan health officials say an 87-year-old woman from Kent County is the fifth person to die from the West Nile virus in the state this year.

State Department of Community Health spokeswoman Angela Minicuci confirmed the death Thursday...

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Re: MI: 2012 West Nile cases- 6th death reported

Source: http://www.wnem.com/story/19473970/o...th-in-michigan


Officials report 6th West Nile death in Michigan
Posted: Sep 06, 2012 12:08 PM EDT Updated: Sep 06, 2012 12:08 PM EDT
Posted By Tom Plahutnik, Web Editor/Producer - email

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) -

Kent County health officials say an elderly man has died after contracting the West Nile virus, the sixth human fatality from the mosquito-borne disease in Michigan this year.

WOOD-TV says county health officials didn't release other information about the victim, including his name, age and date of death...

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Re: MI: 2012 West Nile cases- 7th &amp; 8th death reported

Source: http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/a...yssey=nav|head


Two more West Nile deaths reported in Michigan
3:50 PM, Sep 18, 2012 |
Written by
Robin Erb
Detroit Free Press

Two more Michiganders have died from suspected West Nile Virus in recent days, bringing the total deaths to eight this year.

But the cooler temperatures may mean mosquito season is winding down, said Erik Foster, an entomologist for the Michigan Department of Community Health.

In its weekly summary released Tuesday, the department reported two deaths, which still must be confirmed by lab testing: An 87-year-old Macomb County man and a 65-year-old man from Ogemaw County...

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Re: MI: 2012 West Nile cases- 13 deaths reported

Source: http://www.wsbt.com/health/wsbt-mich...,6028792.story

Michigan West Nile cases reach 223 with 13 deaths
7:33 a.m. EDT, October 22, 2012

LANSING, Mich. (AP) ? As November approaches and cooler temperatures settle in Michigan, state health officials still are keeping track of West Nile virus.

The Department of Community Health says there have been 223 cases through Friday, including 13 deaths. There were only 34 cases in all of 2011...