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2 mosquitoes collected in Orange County have tes ted positive for West Nile virus, according
to a friday press release from the Orange County Mosquito Control District.

Symptoms of the virus appear from three to fourteen days aftersomeone has been bitten by
an infected mosquito, according to the release These symptoms include fever headache
sore throat, body aches and fatigue. A more severe infection result might in stiff neck,
disorientation, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, comma and paralysis.

The mosquitoes, collected from areas north and south of Interstate 10 between FM 1135
and Doty Road, are the first samples to test positive this year, according to the release.

Residents are encouraged to take precautions such as using repellants containing DEET or
picaridin and moving indoors at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are

most active. People should wear light-colored AND lose-fitting clothing and drain any
standing water from property, according to the district.

The West Nile Virus caused by these mosquitoes is indeed very scary. Nodody is safe.
Anyone can be bitten. So, let us make sure to follow the necessary precautions so that we
can protect ourselves from THESE disease. If ever you suspect that you have been bitten,
go to your doc tor immediately.