To reduce risk from West Nile Virus, check this site during extended periods of warm weather, for an update on the level of threat, and the locations that are most affected. Take personal protective precautions against mosquitoes in both urban and rural areas.

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No positive test results reported, as of July 15, 2008.

West Nile Non-Neurological Syndrome - mild symptoms 

Formerly called West Nile Fever.

At least two of the following:

• Fever
• Myalgia (muscle pain)
• Arthralgia (joint pain)
• Headache Fatigue
• Lymphadenopathy (swollen lymph glands)
• Maculopapular Rash

West Nile Neurological Syndrome - severe symptoms

Onset of fever and at least one associated neurological syndrome consistent with a diagnosis of:

• Encephalitis (inflammation of the brain)
• Viral meningitis (inflammation of lining of the brain or spinal cord)
• Acute flaccid paralysis (poliomyelitis-like syndrome or Guillain-Barré-like syndrome -- quick onset of limb weakness or paralysis)

Or other related neurological disorders diagnosed by the attending physician.

Most people with West Nile Virus will fully recover; however, people with severe symptoms of the disease may develop longer-lasting effects.