August 19, 2014 West Nile Update

- During West Nile virus season, the health department issues weekly reports listing cases detected and any deaths that occurred. The goal of this surveillance for West Nile infections in humans is to give an updated picture of how widespread West Nile infection is in the population at that time. See reports >>

After 10 years of surveillance, LDH has established that West Nile virus is present in all areas of Louisiana. People are at risk of contracting West Nile through mosquito bites regardless of whether a death or human case has been detected in their parishes. Although mosquito control partners and abatement districts remain vigilant in keeping the mosquito population under control, everyone has a personal responsibility to prevent West Nile infection by avoiding mosquito bites.

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  Reports

Surgeon General Ralph L. Abraham, M.D.

Secretary Bruce D. Greenstein

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