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Forsyth County resident contracts West Nile virus: Officials
WXII • • health
Key Points:
- Forsyth County health officials confirmed a human case of West Nile virus transmitted by an infected mosquito, with mosquitoes carrying the virus already present in the area.
- Residents are advised to prevent mosquito bites and eliminate standing water around their homes to reduce the risk of infection.
- West Nile virus is not spread through casual person-to-person contact, and most infected individuals do not develop symptoms; however, some may experience fever, headache, body aches, joint pain, vomiting, diarrhea, or rash.
- Older adults and individuals with certain medical conditions or weakened immune systems are at higher risk for severe illness, which can affect the brain and nervous system.
- Additional information on West Nile virus and mosquito prevention is available through the CDC and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services websites.
