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Infected mosquitos found in six New Hampshire communities.
WZID • • health
Key Points:
- Mosquitoes in Derry and Hampton, New Hampshire, have tested positive for Jamestown Canyon Virus (JCV), increasing the number of affected communities to six.
- Previous positive mosquito samples were found in Salem, Exeter, Kingston, and Fremont.
- JCV can be transmitted to humans through bites from infected mosquitoes and may cause symptoms such as fever, headache, and fatigue, with potential for more severe illness.
- There is currently no vaccine or specific treatment available for Jamestown Canyon Virus.
