This is the first human case reported in the parish this year.
New Orleans – A resident of the Orleans parish has received a diagnosis of Western Nile virus.
The city of New Orleans said that the resident had the neurovasive form of the disease.
This is the first human case reported in the parish this year.
The Western Nile Virus spreads to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito.
“The main vector of the Western Nile virus in our region is the mosquito of the South House, CULEX CINQUEFASCIATUSWho is most active after nightfall, “said the city of New Orleans in a statement.
Managers ask residents to limit outdoor activities between twilight and dawn, use insectors approved by EPA and their house on mosquito by keeping screens on windows and doors.
The city of New Orleans offered the following advice:
- Use repellents containing active ingredients recorded by EPA such as deet, picaridine, IR3535 or lemon eucalyptus oil. Always follow the product instructions when using repellents.
- When possible, limit outdoor activities between twilight and dawn, when mosquitoes are the most active.
- Use air conditioning or sit in the air flow of an outside fan.
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