Warrick County is the latest in the area to report the West Nile Virus. WNIN’s John Gibson reports:
The Warrick County Health Department is warning people to use insect repellent and wear protective clothing after detecting West Nile Virus in mosquitoes.
Officials say it’s the first detection of the virus within the county and it was identified through water pool testing.
The Warrick Health Department expects mosquito activity to spread to other parts of the county.
The announcement from Warrick officials follows word last week that the virus was detected in Vanderburgh County.
The virus can cause West Nile fever, which can include fever, headache, body aches, swollen lymph glands or rash.
Some people can develop a more severe form of the disease affecting the nervous system, including inflammation in the brain and spinal cord, muscle paralysis, or even death.
If you think you may have West Nile virus, you’re advised to see your doctor.