Conditions are nearly perfect near bodies of water in southwest
Idaho for mosquitoes to hatch, flourish and antagonize humans.
The flying pests also carry a significant health risk – the
potentially deadly West Nile virus. ITD’s Jeff Miles recently
shared information about the virus with fellow employees. At the
suggestion of Cheryl Rost, ITD Safety & Risk Manager, the
information is repeated here: Symptoms of West Nile Virus Q.
What are the symptoms of West Nile virus (WNV) It is estimated
that about 20 percent of people who become infected with WNV
will develop West Nile fever. Symptoms include fever, headache,
tiredness, and body aches, occasionally with a skin rash (on the
trunk of the body) and swollen lymph glands. While the illness
can be as short as a few days, even healthy people have reported
being sick for several weeks. The symptoms of severe disease
(also called neuroinvasive disease, such as West Nile
encephalitis or meningitis or West Nile poliomyelitis) include
headache, high fever, neck stiff