Mosquitoes Test Positive for Viruses

Make sure you’re using bug spray with deet when you’re outside for the rest of the summer. Mosquitoes in Kanawha and Putnam counties have tested positive for the La Crosse and West Nile viruses, according to the Kanawha-Charleston and Putnam County health departments. They’ve been setting mosquito traps for the mosquitoes throughout the summer, but it’s important to avoid the bite risk by using repellant and removing standing water around homes. The majority of those infected with the viruses do not show symptoms, which include body aches, fever and headaches. Other symptoms may include eye pain, nausea and vomiting. Symptoms usually develop within 14 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. Eyewitness News says the risk of becoming infected is low, but prevention is the best protection.