SOUTH DAKOTA FACTS:
In 2003, Pennington County had it's first confirmed cases of West Nile Virus.
By the end of that year, the number of confirmed cases reached 139, including four which resulted
in death.
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Scott Guffey, Supervisor
Craig Smith, Crew Leader
LouAnn Blain, Admin
Pennington County
Weed & Pest
3607 Cambell Street
Rapid City, SD 57701
Phone: (605)394-5320
Fax: (605)716-3793
Contact Weed & Pest
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INFORMATION ABOUT WEST NILE VIRUS, & ITS SYMPTOMS AND PREVENTION
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According to the Centers for Disease Control, since 2002 South Dakota has had 1356 confirmed cases of WNV
and 17 deaths due to WNV.
West Nile Virus. a mosquito-borne infection, can potentially cause serious diseases.
These diseases include such things as a
mild flu-like illness, encephalitis, meningitis, West Nile fever and poliomyelitis.
While people are at risk of contracting WNV in Pennington County, not every mosquito carries the West Nile
Virus and most people who contract the disease do not become ill. However, due to the seriousness of the
diseases it may cause, it is important to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites.
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Minimize time outdoors between dusk and dawn, prime hours for mosquitoes
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Use mosquito repellent with DEET or Picaridin
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Reduce or eliminate all standing water to reduce mosquito population
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Support community prevention efforts
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- fever
- headache
- nausea
- body aches
- mild skin rash
- abdominal pain
- vomiting
- conjunctivitis
- swollen glands
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NOTE! Vitamin B and "ultrasonic" devices ARE NOT effective in preventing mosquito bites.
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