NewsCDC Warns of Another Emerging Tick-Borne Threat CDC: West
Nile Toll Now 5,054 Cases, 228 Deaths Mosquitoes can be more
than a nuisance--they can ruin your outdoor plans and threaten
your health. So it’s a good idea to protect yourself and your
family as the weather heats up. Mosquitoes rest during the day
in dark, humid areas, then come out at dusk to feed on animals
and humans. The skin irritation you feel after a bite is your
allergic reaction to their saliva. Mosquito-borne illnesses,
such as West Nile Virus (WNV), can be passed through just one
bite. Still, the chances of any given bite causing the disease
are very low. WNV, a potentially serious illness, is a seasonal
scourge in North America that flares up in the summer and lasts
into the fall. In 2009, according to the Centers For Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC), 720 cases were reported in the
U.S., with 32 deaths. More than 1000 cases were reported in 2010
and nearly 700 cases were reported in 2011, suggesting that this
disease is here to sta