FRIDAY, JULY 28, 2017
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West Nile Virus found
in Haines mosquitoes
West Nile virus has
been detected in a pool of
mosquitoes collected on
July 10, 2017.
The pool was collected
from a trap about 4 miles
west of Haines, Oregon.
This is the fi rst pool of
mosquitoes to test positive
for West Nile Virus in the
district this year.
Oregon State Univer-
sity Veterinary Diagnostic
Laboratory in Corvallis
confi rmed the positive
mosquito pool.
The Baker Valley Vector
Control District routinely
sets 36 adult mosquito
traps baited with CO2
weekly throughout Baker,
Bowen and Keating Val-
leys.
The mosquitoes caught
are then identifi ed to spe-
cies, counted and pooled
into groups of 10-50 and
sent onto the OSU Veteri-
nary Diagnostic Laboratory
in Corvallis for testing.
West Nile virus was pre-
viously detected during the
2016 mosquito season.
To date there have been
no human, avian or equine
cases reported in the Baker
Valley Vector Control Dis-
trict area this year.
Dead bird surveillance
has been ongoing in the
district.
People that notice sick or
dead birds such as crows,
magpies, jays and robins
should contact Baker Val-
ley Vector Control District
so that they can be picked
up for testing.
Most people who be-
come infected with West
Nile virus do not become
sick. Some may develop
mild fl u-like symptoms
such as fever, headache,
body aches, and occasion-
ally swollen lymph glands
or rash.
In some cases, West Nile
may cause encephalitis, or
infl ammation of the brain.
What Should I Do if I
Think I Have WNV?
Milder WNv illness
improves on its own, and
people do not necessar-
The
ily need to seek medical
attention for this infection
though they may choose to
do so.
If you develop symptoms
of severe WNv illness,
such as unusually severe
headaches or confusion,
seek medical attention im-
mediately.
Severe WNv illness usu-
ally requires hospitaliza-
tion.
Pregnant women and
nursing mothers are
encouraged to talk to their
doctor if they develop
symptoms that could be
WNv.
What Is the Risk of Get-
ting Sick From WNV?
People over 50, those
with high blood pressure or
are immunosuppressed are
at higher risk to get severe
illness.
People over the age of
50, those with high blood
pressure or are immu-
nosuppressed are more
likely to develop serious
symptoms of WNv if they
do get sick and should
take special care to avoid
mosquito bites.
Being outside means
you’re at risk.
The more time you’re
outdoors, the more time
you could be bitten by an
infected mosquito.
Pay attention to avoid-
ing mosquito bites if you
spend a lot of time outside,
either working or playing.
Pregnancy and nursing
do not increase risk of
becoming infected with
WNv.
The risk that WNv may
present to a fetus or an
infant infected through
breast milk is still being
evaluated.
Talk with your care pro-
vider if you have concerns.
The staff here at the
Baker Valley Vector Con-
trol District will increase
surveillance and control
measures within the district
in response to the positive
mosquito pools.
The risk of West Nile is
low but we do encourage
people to take appropri-
ate precautions to protect
themselves from mosquito
bites.
Here are some sugges-
tions on how to reduce the
risk of exposure to West
Nile Virus:
Eliminate all sources of
standing water that can be
breeding ground for biting
mosquitoes such as fl ooded
fi elds, watering troughs,
birdbaths, wading pools,
clogged gutters and old
tires.
If it holds water for
seven days it can produce
mosquitoes.
Avoid outdoor activities
at dusk and dawn when
mosquitoes are most ac-
tive.
Wear long-sleeved shirts
and long pants when in
mosquito infested areas.
Use mosquito repellents
making sure to follow the
directions on the container.
DEET.
Products containing
DEET include, but are not
limited to, Off!, Cutter,
Sawyer, and Ultrathon.
Picaridin.
Products containing
picaridin include, but
are not limited to, Cutter
Advanced, Skin So Soft
Bug Guard Plus, and Autan
(outside the US).
Oil of lemon eucalyptus
(OLE) or PMD.
Products containing OLE
and PMD include, but are
not limited to, Repel and
Off !
IR3535 .
Products containing
IR3535 include, but are
not limited to, Skin So Soft
Bug Guard Plus Expedition
and SkinSmart.
2-undecanone.
The product BioUD con-
tains 2-undecanone.
Make sure all screen
doors and windows are in
good repair and fi t tightly.
For more information
please contact:
Baker County Health
Department at 541-523-
8211
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