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Posted: July 24 2018 at 4:52am |
Half of Kansas identified as high risk for West Nile VirusOPEKA, Kan. (KWCH)
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a
high-risk warning for West Nile virus infections (WNV) for northcentral,
southcentral, and southwest Kansas. Northeast, southeast, and northwest
Kansas are at moderate risk for WNV infections.
West Nile virus can be spread to people through mosquito bites, but it is not spread from person to person. About one in five people who are infected develop a fever and other symptoms. About one out of 150 infected people develop swelling of the brain or brain tissue, that in some cases, can result in death. There are no vaccines or medications to treat WNV. People who have had WNV before are considered immune. “Know your risk and take action to prevent mosquito bites to protect yourself and your family against West Nile virus”, said Dr. Greg Lakin, State Health Officer.” KDHE recommends the following prevention measures:
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