Greeley Woman Is Weld County's First Human Case Of West Nile Virus
GREELEY, Colo. (CBS4) - Weld County on Thursday reported its first human case of West Nile virus this season.
The patient is a 36-year-old woman from Greeley. The Weld County Department of Health says she was diagnosed with the more serious neuroinvasive form of the illness this month.
The woman is now out of the hospital.
State health experts say 17 people have gotten sick so far this summer from West Nile in Colorado. That includes four in Larimer County, three in Arapahoe County and two each in Denver, Adams and Pueblo counties.
Larimer County says they're now publishing online test results of mosquito traps so that residents can see if mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile in their neighborhoods.
LINK: Colorado Department of Health's West Nile Virus Page
Additional Information From The Colorado Department Of Public Health And Environment
To help prevent West Nile virus infection, follow the four D's:
- DRAIN standing water around your house weekly. Remember to drain water from tires, cans, flowerpots, clogged rain gutters, rain barrels, toys and puddles.
- DUSK and DAWN are when mosquitoes are most active. Limit outdoor activities and take precautions to prevent mosquito bites during these times.
- DEET is an effective ingredient to look for in insect repellents. Always follow label instructions carefully.
- DRESS in long sleeves and pants in areas where mosquitoes are active.
For more information about West Nile virus, visit FightTheBiteColorado.com.
