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August 30, 2002
August 30, 2002
The Michigan Department of Community Health today issued an update on West Nile virus in Michigan. Eight new cases of West Nile virus in humans are reported, bringing the total number of cases to 29. All eight of these cases have been confirmed. Of the previous 10 probable cases, six have now been confirmed. Of the total 29 cases, 25 have been confirmed and 4 remain probable.
“We continue to emphasize the importance of the common-sense precautions to minimize exposure to mosquitoes,” said Michigan Department of Community Health Chief Medical Executive, David R. Johnson M.D. “Only individuals with fever and signs of encephalitis and/or meningitis should be tested for West Nile virus.” Symptoms of encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) and meningitis (inflammation of spinal cord and brain linings) include severe headache, stiff neck, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, muscle weakness, convulsions and paralysis.
The eight new confirmed cases are:
· A 37-year-old Kent County female. Health status is pending.
· A 36-year-old Kent County male. Health status is pending.
· A 49-year-old Oakland County male. Health status is pending.
· A 60-year-old Oakland County female. Health status is pending.
· A 49-year-old Oakland County male. Health status is pending.
· A 6-year-old Oakland County male. Health status is pending.
· A 54-year-old Wayne County female. Health status is pending.
· A 53- year-old Van Buren County female. Health status is pending.
The Department of Community Health plans no more update releases on cases of West Nile virus. Future updates on human cases will be posted at http://www.michigan.gov/mdch and can be found by clicking on “West Nile Virus,” and then on the link for probable and confirmed West Nile virus cases in Michigan.
West Nile virus is spread to humans only by mosquitoes and is NOT transmitted from person-to-person, horses to people or from crows to people. People cannot get it from touching or kissing others who have the virus or from a health care worker who has treated someone with it. West Nile virus is transmitted to people by the bite of an infected mosquito. There are many ways to reduce the risk of becoming infected. They include:
-- Applying insect repellent that contains the active ingredient DEET to exposed skin or clothing, always following the manufacturer's directions for use on the label.
-- Avoid applying repellent to children under 2 years of age, and to the hands of older children because repellents may be transferred to the eyes or mouth potentially causing irritation or adverse health effects.
-- Maintaining window and door screening to keep mosquitoes out of buildings.
-- Draining standing water in the yard. Empty water from mosquito breeding sites, such as flower pots, pet bowls, clogged rain gutters, swimming pool covers, discarded tires, buckets, barrels, cans and similar sites in which mosquitoes can lay eggs.
-- Wearing light colored long-sleeved shirts and long pants when outdoors.
More information on West Nile virus can be found at http://www.michigan.gov/mdch, and http://www.cdc.gov. The most recent listing of counties where West Nile virus has been detected in birds can be found at http://www.michigan.gov/mda and by clicking on “West Nile Virus,” located along the right “Quick Links” bar.