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Mosquito Collected In Orange County Tested Positive For West Nile

Last updated on Tuesday, July 21, 2015

(PAOLI) - Mosquito collected in Orange County has tested positive for West Nile.

On July 7, during routine collections in Orange County, the Indiana State Department of Health trapped a mosquito that tested positive for West Nile Virus near Paoli.

Officials say it is pertinent for you to be aware that there is an infected pool of mosquitoes in Orange County.

Residents are asked be vigilant in your efforts to eliminate risk factors around your home and protect yourself while outdoors.

Look around your home and identify and correct any of these harborages:

Things you can do to keep from being bitten:

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Some of the symptoms of West Nile Virus:

If you experience any of these symptoms contact your health care provider and let them know if you have been exposed to biting mosquitoes. There is no approved vaccination and treatment is to address symptoms and prevent complications that may develop once the virus has been identified.

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