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Jamestown Canyon virus detected in Charlotte
WCAX • • health
Key Points:
- For the second consecutive year, Vermont has confirmed a human case of Jamestown Canyon virus, a mosquito-borne illness, with the latest infection reported in Charlotte.
- The first human case in Vermont was detected last September in Windsor County, following the state's initial mosquito testing for the virus last year.
- Jamestown Canyon virus has been found in mosquitoes in Rutland, Marshfield, and Whitingham areas, indicating its presence across multiple regions.
- While most infected individuals do not become ill, some experience flu-like symptoms such as fever, fatigue, and headache, and severe illness can occur.
- There is currently no vaccine or specific treatment available for Jamestown Canyon virus.
