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West Nile Virus In CT: Second Positive Case In 2023 Identified By Officials West Nile Virus In CT: Second Positive Case In 2023 Identified By Officials
West Nile Virus In CT: Second Positive Case In 2023 Identified By Officials The discovery of a second positive case of West Nile Virus infection in a Connecticut resident this year has led state health officials to warn people to protect themselves against mosquitoes.  The state's second human case of West Nile Virus in 2023 was identified in a Hartford County resident who tested positive for the disease, the CT Department of Public Health announced on Thursday, Sept. 7.  The resident, who is between 50 and 59 years old, became ill with West Nile meningoencephalitis during the third week of August and was hospitalized as a result. They have since rec…

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by Ben Crnic
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West Nile Virus: First Human Case Of Season Confirmed In CT Woman West Nile Virus: First Human Case Of Season Confirmed In CT Woman
West Nile Virus: First Human Case Of Season Confirmed In CT Woman The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) announced a Connecticut woman has tested positive for the first case of the West Nile virus this year. The woman is a resident of New Haven County and is between 50 and 59 years old, DPH said.  She became ill during the third week of July with West Nile fever and has since recovered.  "As we approach the end of summer and continue to enjoy time outdoors with family, friends, and neighbors, it is important to prevent mosquito bites to reduce your risk of exposure to West Nile virus infection," said DPH Commissioner Dr. Manisha Juth…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Mosquitoes In Four CT Communities Test Positive For West Nile Virus Mosquitoes In Four CT Communities Test Positive For West Nile Virus
Mosquitoes In Four CT Communities Test Positive For West Nile Virus Mosquitoes trapped in four Connecticut communities have tested positive for West Nile virus, state officials announced.  The State of Connecticut Mosquito Management Program reported that some of the positive mosquitoes were found in three Fairfield County communities: Stamford, Darien, and Fairfield. Mosquitoes trapped in New Haven also tested positive for West Nile, officials reported.  Officials said the mosquitos were trapped on Monday, July 18, and Tuesday, July 19. These are the first mosquitoes tested by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) tha…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Mosquitoes Carrying West Nile Virus Found in CT Mosquitoes Carrying West Nile Virus Found in CT
Mosquitoes Carrying West Nile Virus Found in CT Mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus have been confirmed in a Connecticut park, officials announced. The City of Hartford reported this week that two mosquitoes trapped at Keney Park on Tuesday, Sept. 14 tested positive for the virus. According to city officials, no additional Hartford residents were infected by the virus after the discovery. “Until we get the first frost, we should all take basic steps to prevent mosquito bites,” Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin said in a statement. “Please report any potential West Nile virus infection to a healthcare professional. I want to thank the Con…

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by Zak Failla
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Two CT Residents Test Positive For West Nile Virus Two CT Residents Test Positive For West Nile Virus
Two CT Residents Test Positive For West Nile Virus Two people in Connecticut have tested positive for the West Nile Virus. The Connecticut Department of Public Health announced Tuesday, Aug. 31, that two Connecticut residents from New Haven and Fairfield counties have tested positive for the virus; the first two cases this season. The patients are between 70-79 years of age and became ill during the third week of August with meningitis and meningoencephalitis, the department said. Both are hospitalized and recovering.  Laboratory tests confirmed the presence of antibodies to the virus. The patients are residents of West Haven and Br…

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by Kathy Reakes