Tag: West Nile Virus

  • Public Health Officials urge Mosquito Prevention Tips

    Public Health Officials urge Mosquito Prevention Tips

    The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed twenty-four mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile Virus in Lowndes County. Public Health Officials continue to encourage South Georgians to guard against exposure to mosquitoes.

  • Mosquito-Borne Illness Confirmed in Lowndes County

    Mosquito-Borne Illness Confirmed in Lowndes County

    Public Health officials are encouraging South Georgians to wear mosquito spray whenever outdoors to guard against mosquito-borne illnesses. A horse in Lowndes County has tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE).

  • First Human Case of WNV in Georgia

    First Human Case of WNV in Georgia

    Symptoms of WNV include headache, fever, neck discomfort, muscle and joint aches, swollen lymph nodes, and a rash – that usually develop three to 15 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito.