West Nile outbreak largest ever in U.S.


By Elizabeth Cohen, Senior Medical Correspondent
updated 3:47 PM EDT, Wed August 22, 2012



(CNN) -- The recent West Nile virus outbreak is the largest ever seen in the United States, according to new numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The number of cases so far this year is the highest recorded through August since the disease was first detected in the United States in 1999. As of Tuesday, 38 states had reported human infections.

The cases reported to the CDC as of Tuesday total 1,118, including 41 deaths. That number rose to 42 on Wednesday when a death was reported in Arkansas.


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http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/22/health/west-nile-virus/index.html?hpt=hp_t1

It is worrisome in DFW where 20 deaths have been, especially since I have a weakened immune system. I pray daily for the aerial spraying to end the menace so no one else suffers.

There are a lot of cases around here and I am doing some things which get me bitten often. I can't keep the bugs out of the house or garage and I find bumps on my azz almost every day!

If I disappear, blame the bugs!

Makes me glad I no longer reside in south west Louisiana

We have to keep our immune systems up to par.
Also eliminate standing water around our residencies.
Keep the bugs from laying eggs around us.