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What types of control measures have been used to manage West Nile virus?

What types of control measures have been used to manage West Nile virus?

Personal protective measures include use of mosquito repellents, wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants, and limiting outdoor exposure from dusk to dawn. Using air conditioning, installing window and door screens, and reducing mosquito breeding sites around the home, can further decrease the risk for WNV exposure.

Is there a vaccine to prevent West Nile virus?

There are no vaccines to prevent or medications to treat WNV in people. Fortunately, most people infected with WNV do not feel sick. About 1 in 5 people who are infected develop a fever and other symptoms. About 1 out of 150 infected people develop a serious, sometimes fatal, illness.

What kills West Nile virus?

There is no specific treatment for West Nile virus infection. Mild illness does not require therapy other than medication to reduce fever and pain. When West Nile infects the brain, intensive supportive therapy is needed.

What can be done to prevent future outbreaks of mosquito borne illness?

How to protect yourself from mosquito bites

  • Choose an EPA-registered product so you know it is safe and effective against mosquito bites.
  • Wear loose fitting, light colored, long sleeved shirts and pants.
  • Avoid outdoor activity, if possible, or be sure to wear repellent during peak mosquito feeding times.

Can you be cured of West Nile virus?

Because it’s a viral condition, West Nile virus doesn’t have a cure. But you can take over-the-counter pain relievers, such as ibuprofen or aspirin, to relieve symptoms of West Nile virus such as muscle aches and headaches.

Can I get West Nile again?

Can a human get West Nile virus twice? Medical professionals don’t believe so. Like many other viruses, medical tests indicate that once a person has been infected with West Nile, he/she develops a natural immunity to future infection by the virus for life.

Can West Nile virus be cured?

How can we prevent us from the diseases spread by mosquitoes?

1. Ensure your vaccinations are up to date for diseases prevalent in the area. 2. Wear light-coloured, long-sleeved shirts and long trousers, tucked into socks or boots, and use insect repellent on exposed skin and clothing to protect yourself from being bitten by mosquitoes, sandflies or ticks.

Is West Nile a lifelong disease?

It is assumed that an infection with the West Nile virus confers lifelong immunity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but the immunity may dwindle as the years pass.