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| West Nile confirmed in Sarnia; Health threat | |
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| Topic Started: Jul 6 2008, 07:17 PM (46 Views) | |
| SpookyTheCat | Jul 6 2008, 07:17 PM Post #1 |
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West Nile confirmed in Sarnia Provided by: Sun Media Written by: JOHN MINER Jul. 6, 2008 Health threat Tests results on a dead crow found in southwest Sarnia have confirmed West Nile virus is in the region. The positive test is the first for Lambton County in 2008. A spokesperson for the Middlesex-London Health Unit said there have been no positive test results in the city and county this year. Spread by the bite of infected mosquitoes, the virus can trigger symptoms that include fever, headache, muscle aches and skin rashes. In some cases, West Nile can be lethal. Last year there were only 12 human cases of West Nile virus reported for Ontario to the Public Health Agency of Canada, down from 42 the year before and 95 in 2006. Ontario's worst year for the virus was 2002, with 394 human cases reported. London had 18 human cases that year. Saskatchewan has been Canada's hardest-hit province, with 1,285 cases last year. There have been no human cases reported in Canada so far this year. Health units advise people to avoid mosquito bites by wearing light clothing, using repellants containing the active ingredient DEET, and avoiding areas with high mosquito populations, especially from dusk to dawn when the insects are the most active. Homeowners are asked to drain any areas of standing water, change water in bird baths at least weekly and remove old tires. close window The contents of this site are for informational purposes only and are meant to be discussed with your physician or other qualified health care professional before being acted on. Never disregard any advice given to you by your doctor or other qualified health care professional. Always seek the advice of a physician or other licensed health care professional regarding any questions you have about your medical condition(s) and treatment(s). This site is not a substitute for medical advice. © 1996 - 2008 MediResource Inc. - MediResource reaches millions of Canadians each year. |
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