US West Nile 2014

[Ronan Kelly]

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HUMAN CASES
YTD: 3 Counties: 3
There have been 2 new WNV human cases reported in California this week from Stanislaus (1) and Tulare (1) counties. These are the first WNV human cases from Stanislaus and Tulare counties this year.
1 asymptomatic infection has been reported from San Joaquin County.

3 human cases from 3 counties have tested positive for WNV in 2014.

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http://westnile.ca.gov/

[Ronan Kelly]

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As of July 1st, eight cases of WNV have been found in six states. Arizona (1), California (2), Mississippi (2), Missouri (1), South Dakota (1) and Tennessee (1). Six cases (75%) were neuroinvasive. No fatalities have been reported.

http://www.cdc.gov/westnile/statsMaps/preliminaryMapsData/histatedate.html

Data table:WNV infections in mosquitoes, birds, sentinel animals, or veterinary animals have been reported to CDC ArboNET from the following states: Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

http://www.cdc.gov/westnile/statsMaps/preliminaryMapsData/activitystatedate.html

[Shiloh]

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Source: http://www.9news.com/story/news/heal...rado/12188069/

First Colo. West Nile cases of the season reported
Allison Sylte, 9NEWS 3:31 p.m. MDT July 3, 2014

DENVER ? The first two human cases of the West Nile virus of the season of Colorado have been identified in Saguache and Pueblo Counties, according to the Colorado Department of Health and Human Services.

Last year, there were 322 reported cases of West Nile in Colorado ? including seven deaths...

[Shiloh]

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Source: http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2014/07/03/t...e-this-season/

Texas Reports First West Nile Case This Season
July 3, 2014 4:05 PM

TRAVIS COUNTY (CBSDFW.COM) ? Authorities at the Texas Department of State Health Services have confirmed the state?s first human case of a West Nile-related illness.

A patient from Travis County has been diagnosed with West Nile fever. Additional details about the patient are being kept secret due to patient confidentiality laws...

[Ronan Kelly]

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First Human Cases of West Nile Virus Reported in Louisiana for 2014
12 hours ago
by WGNO.com Web Desk

BATON ROUGE, La. (WGNO) - The season?s first human cases of the West Nile virus in Louisiana involved three people from Livingston Parish who didn?t even know they had it, and only found out while donating blood or having blood work.

Health officials characterize that infection as a asymptomatic. A neuroinvasive disease is caused by the West Nile virus attacking the nerve cells. In older people it may be very severe and could lead to brain damage or death. West Nile fever is less severe and gives most people mild flu-like symptoms.

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Read more: http://wgno.com/2014/07/08/first-hum...#ixzz36y7ZIQrw

[Ronan Kelly]

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As of July 8th, eighteen cases of WNV have been found in seven states. Arizona (1), California (9), Mississippi (2), Missouri (1), South Dakota (3), Tennessee (1) and Texas (1). Twelve cases (67&#37 were neuroinvasive. One fatality has been reported. Missouri (1)

http://www.cdc.gov/westnile/statsMaps/preliminaryMapsData/histatedate.html

Data table: WNV infections in mosquitoes, birds, sentinel animals, or veterinary animals have been reported to CDC ArboNET from the following states: Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

http://www.cdc.gov/westnile/statsMaps/preliminaryMapsData/activitystatedate.html

July 9th 2013 - 14 cases, 2 fatal
July 10th 2012 - 15 cases, 0 fatal

[Ronan Kelly]

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California
HUMAN CASES
YTD: 9 Counties: 5
There were 6 new WNV human cases reported in California this week from the following counties: Fresno (1), Solano (1), Stanislaus (2), and Tulare (2). These are the first WNV human cases from Fresno and Solano counties this year.
9 human cases from 5 counties have tested positive for WNV in 2014.


DEAD BIRDS
YTD: 537 Counties: 27
There were 145 new WNV positive dead birds reported in California this week from the following counties: Contra Costa (2), El Dorado (1), Lake (1), Los Angeles (2), Napa (1), Orange (2), Placer (4), Sacramento (44), San Bernardino (2), San Joaquin (5), Santa Clara (49), Santa Cruz (1), Shasta (1), Solano (10), Sonoma (2), Sutter (6), Tulare (2), Ventura (1), Yolo (8), and Yuba (1). These are the first WNV positive dead birds from San Bernardino and Shasta counties this year. This is the first indication of WNV from El Dorado, Napa, Santa Cruz, and Ventura counties this year.
537 dead birds from 27 counties have tested positive for WNV in 2014.


MOSQUITO SAMPLES
YTD: 520 Counties: 23
There were 190 new WNV positive mosquito samples reported in California this week from the following counties: Contra Costa (2), Fresno (3), Kern (2), Lake (4), Los Angeles (7), Madera (2), Marin (2), Orange (16), Placer (6), Sacramento (44), San Bernardino (8), San Joaquin (20), Shasta (3), Solano (1), Stanislaus (14), Sutter (3), Tulare (35), Yolo (15), and Yuba (3).
520 mosquito samples from 23 counties have tested positive for WNV in 2014.


SENTINEL CHICKENS
YTD: 9 Counties: 4
There were 6 new WNV positive sentinel chickens reported in California this week from the following counties: Contra Costa (3), and Solano (3). This is the first WNV positive sentinel chicken from Solano County this year.
9 sentinel chickens from 4 counties have tested positive for WNV in 2014.
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COMPARED TO 2013 YTD
As of Jul 11, 2014
2013 //2014
Counties // 27 // 29
Human cases // 1 // 9
Dead birds // 156 // 537
Mosquito samples // 397 // 520
Sentinel chickens // 12 // 9
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http://westnile.ca.gov/

West Nile's record season has residents concerned about fogging
By Eric Kurhi

ekurhi@mercurynews.com

POSTED: 07/12/2014 05:04:59 PM PDT2 COMMENTS| UPDATED: ABOUT 13 HOURS AGO

SAN JOSE -- A murder of crows blackened the spotless white examination table -- a dozen gape-beaked birds, each in its own zip-locked body bag, tagged and ready for testing one recent day.
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"We've had other busy years, but not like this."

As of July 3, the county logged 286 infected birds; that's nearly 60 percent of the positives counted statewide and more than three times the number found in all of 2013. At this time last year, positive hits could be counted on one hand. Once the birds' infection is confirmed, workers then seek to zero in on infected mosquitoes, which are more difficult to track.

Local and state officials can't pinpoint with certainty a reason for the high numbers, but they are worried about what the dead birds portend for the county's residents. The California Department of Public Health cited conditions such early warm temperatures and a lack of rainfall as possible boosters.
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http://www.mercurynews.com/bay-area-news/ci_26138664/west-niles-record-season-has-residents-concerned-about

[Ronan Kelly]

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First case of West Nile virus found in Oklahoma, the 7 symptoms you need to know
POSTED 10:23 AM, JULY 10, 2014, BY KFOR-TV & K. QUERRY, UPDATED AT 10:33AM, JULY 10, 2014

OKLAHOMA CITY – As we get further into summer, mosquitoes seem to come out in droves.

Officials with the Oklahoma State Department of Health say an Oklahoma resident has recently been diagnosed with West Nile virus.

This is the first confirmed case of the virus in Oklahoma this year, which came from Major County.
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http://kfor.com/2014/07/10/health-officials-first-confirmed-case-of-west-nile-virus-found-in-oklahoma/

Massachusetts health officials confirm first case of West Nile virus
Virus detected in mosquito sample from Clinton

UPDATED 5:30 PM EDT Jul 09, 2014


A WNV infection was confirmed by the State Laboratory Institute Wednesday in a mosquito sample collected on July 3 in the Town of Clinton
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http://www.wcvb.com/health/massachusetts-health-officials-confirm-first-case-of-west-nile-virus/26868930#!bdZ4ke

Ohio
Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus found on South Side

By Kathleen Martini
The Columbus Dispatch • Wednesday July 9, 2014 6:06 AM

Two pools of mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile virus on the city’s South Side, health officials said yesterday.

One area where the infected mosquitoes were found is generally bounded by Watkins Road, Three Creeks Metro Park, Williams Road and Alum Creek Drive. The other, I-70, Hamilton Road, Kimberly Parkway and Courtright Road.
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http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2014/07/08/Mosquitoes-found-carrying-West-Nile-virus.html

[Ronan Kelly]

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As of July 15th, twenty-nine cases of WNV have been found in fourteen states. Arizona (1), California (9), Colorado (2), Georgia (1), Iowa (1), Louisiana (1), Minnesota (1), Mississippi (2), Missouri (1), Oklahoma (1), South Dakota (6), Tennessee (1), Texas (1) and Wisconsin (1). Fourteen cases (48%) were neuroinvasive. One fatality has been reported. Missouri (1)

http://www.cdc.gov/westnile/statsMaps/preliminaryMapsData/histatedate.html

Data table:WNV infections in mosquitoes, birds, sentinel animals, or veterinary animals have been reported to CDC ArboNET from the following states: Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

http://www.cdc.gov/westnile/statsMaps/preliminaryMapsData/activitystatedate.html

July 16th 2013 - 23 cases, 3 fatal
July 17th 2012 - 25 cases, 0 fatal

[Shiloh]

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Source: http://denver.cbslocal.com/2014/07/1...oulder-county/


West Nile Case Reported In Boulder County
July 16, 2014 6:07 PM

BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4)- Boulder County is reporting its first human case of the West Nile virus of the summer. It?s the third human case in Colorado this year...

[Ronan Kelly]

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California

HUMAN CASES
YTD: 11 Counties: 6
There have been 2 new WNV human cases reported in California this week from Fresno (1) and Orange (1) counties. This is the first WNV human case from Orange County this year.
11 human cases from 6 counties have tested positive for WNV in 2014.
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http://westnile.ca.gov/

[Ronan Kelly]

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As of July 22nd, thirty-five cases of WNV have been found in fourteen states. Arizona (2), California (9), Colorado (2), Georgia (1), Iowa (2), Louisiana (1), Mississippi (2), Missouri (1), Nebraska (3), Oklahoma (1), South Dakota (8), Tennessee (1), Texas (1) and Wisconsin (1). Sixteen cases (46%) were neuroinvasive. One fatality has been reported. Missouri (1)

Ten Presumptive Viremic Blood Donors have been reported in seven states. Arizona (1), California (2), Colorado (1), Louisiana (3), Nebraska (1), New Mexico (1) and Texas (1).

http://www.cdc.gov/westnile/statsMaps/preliminaryMapsData/histatedate.html

WNV infections in mosquitoes, birds, sentinel animals, or veterinary animals have been reported to CDC ArboNET from the following states: Alabama, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

http://www.cdc.gov/westnile/statsMaps/preliminaryMapsData/activitystatedate.html

July 23rd 2013 - 31 cases, 3 fatal
July 24th 2012 - 113 cases, 2 fatal

California

HUMAN CASES
YTD: 15 Counties: 6
There were 4 new WNV human cases reported in California this week from the following counties: Fresno (2), Orange (1), and Stanislaus (1).
15 human cases from 6 counties have tested positive for WNV in 2014.

http://westnile.ca.gov/

[Ronan Kelly]

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Arizona

NEWS
for immediate release
Maricopa County Homepage MARICOPA COUNTY
Public Health
4041 N. Central Ave, Suite 1400
Phoenix, AZ 85012
Ph 602-506-6900

https://www.maricopa.gov

First Death of 2014 from West Nile Virus Confirmed


Contact: Jeanene Fowler, Maricopa County Public Health: (602) 722-1806
Johnny Dilone, Maricopa County Environmental Services: 602-525-2423


Maricopa County Public Health Confirms
First Death of 2014 from West Nile Virus

PHOENIX (July 24, 2014) - After reporting 3 confirmed human cases of West Nile virus infection this season to date, Maricopa County Department of Public Health announced today its first death of the season from the disease. The victim was an east valley gentleman in his early 60s with underlying health issues.

?Sadly, there is another victim of West Nile virus, a disease we now see every year,? said Dr. Bob England, director of Maricopa County Department of Public Health. ?We can?t stress enough the importance in all of us doing our part in ridding our properties of standing water, where mosquitoes like to breed. A little effort can go a long way in protecting the whole community from West Nile virus.?

West Nile virus can cause severe illness in people and horses, although only about 20% of those infected will develop any symptoms at all, usually flu-like: fever, headache, body aches, and muscle weakness. Some people, especially the elderly, may experience more severe symptoms including high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness, and/or encephalitis or inflammation of brain, which can lead to paralysis or death.

?Prevention is the best tool we have?, said John Kolman, Director of Maricopa County Environmental Services Department. ?We need to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes and also prevent mosquitoes from breeding,? Kolman added.

West Nile virus is transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. Maricopa County Health officials urge all people to ?Fight the Bite? and follow simple precautions to avoid mosquitoes and the diseases they may carry:

? Avoid outside activity between dusk and dawn, when mosquitoes are most active.
? Wear lightweight clothing that covers your arms and legs and use an insect repellent if you must be outdoors when mosquitoes are active. Always follow the directions on the label.
? Make sure doors and windows have tight fitting screens and remain closed.
? Eliminate mosquito-breeding sites around the home by removing standing water in potted plants, tires, bird baths and other containers where water may collect.
? Ensure that swimming pools and decorative water features are properly maintained.
? Change water in flowerpots, birdbaths and pet watering bowls located outdoors at least twice per week.

West Nile virus was first found in Arizona in 2003. Since then, over 1,000 human cases have been reported. In 2013, Maricopa County experienced a relatively mild West Nile virus season with 52 lab confirmed cases. In 2010, Maricopa County recorded its second worst West Nile virus season with 115 lab confirmed cases. (The worst season was in 2004 with 355 confirmed cases.)

Many local vector control programs around the state have been treating mosquito breeding habitats and some counties have been fogging to kill the specific mosquitoes that spread West Nile virus. If you notice green pools in your neighborhood, talk to your neighbors or notify Maricopa County Environmental Services.

In Maricopa County, for more information on West Nile virus, to set-up an appointment to obtain mosquito eating fish at no cost to you, to report green pools, file any mosquito related complaint, register on the Fogging Notification System or for WNV materials or presentations for your group/organization, please call the West Nile Virus General Information and Help Line at (602) 506-0700, or visit http://www.maricopa.gov/wnv.
- See more at: http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.as....T2Fr6NbI.dpuf

[Ronan Kelly]

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Louisiana

DHH confirms first death from West Nile in Louisiana is in Caddo Parish
Posted: Jul 24, 2014 5:27 PM EDT
Updated: Jul 24, 2014 11:57 PM EDT
Posted by KSLA Staff

SHREVEPORT, LA (KSLA) - Louisiana health officials have confirmed the first death from West Nile virus in the state this year, and it was in Caddo Parish.

According to Dr. Martha Whyte, Regional Medical Director for OPH Region 7, the case involves a patient who was between 60 and 74 years of age. It's one of 4 cases confirmed in Caddo this week. The new cases will be included Friday in the weekly West Nile virus surveillance report released weekly by the state.
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http://www.ksla.com/story/26107273/dhh-confirms-first-death-from-west-nile-in-louisiana-is-in-caddo-parish

[Ronan Kelly]

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As of July 29th, fifty-five cases of WNV have been found in fifteen states. Arizona (4), California (15), Colorado (5), Georgia (1), Iowa (3), Louisiana (6), Mississippi (2), Missouri (1), Nebraska (4), New York (1), Oklahoma (1), South Dakota (9), Tennessee (1), Texas (1) and Wisconsin (1). Twenty-six cases (47%) were neuroinvasive. Three fatalities have been reported. Arizona (1), Louisiana (1) and Missouri (1)

Fifteen Presumptive Viremic Blood Donors have been reported in seven states. Arizona (2), California (4), Colorado (2), Louisiana (4), Nebraska (1), New Mexico (1) and Texas (1).

http://www.cdc.gov/westnile/statsMaps/preliminaryMapsData/histatedate.html

WNV infections in mosquitoes, birds, sentinel animals, or veterinary animals have been reported to CDC ArboNET from the following states: Alabama, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

http://www.cdc.gov/westnile/statsMaps/preliminaryMapsData/activitystatedate.html

July 30th 2013 - 53 cases, 3 fatal
July 31st 2012 - 241 cases, 4 fatal

California
HUMAN CASES
YTD: 19 Counties: 8
There were 4 new WNV human cases reported in California this week from the following counties: Butte (1), Kern (1), Orange (1), and Stanislaus (1). These are the first WNV human cases from Butte and Kern counties this year.
19 human cases from 8 counties have tested positive for WNV in 2014.

http://westnile.ca.gov/