West Nile Virus Was Detected In Bexar County For Second Time this Year

A mosquito pool tested positive for the West Nile virus for the second time this year in Bexar County, according to Metro Health.

On October 20th, Metro Health was notified of the positive test result. According to a press release, the sample pool was collected "southwest of the downtown area."

The first sample that tested positive for West Nile Virus came from a sample that was collected east of downtown on July 15th.

At least 18 counties in Texas have found West Nile Virus so far this year.

There were at least 31 mosquito pools that tested positive in Travis County alone.

According to a press release, West Nile Virus continues to be the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the United States.

Metro Health has recommended a few was to help keep the mosquitos from populating the area. They suggest removing standing water outside of your home. This can include puddles, in buckets, and in anything else that can collect water.

They also suggest improving water sanitation and wearing mosquito repellent when walking outside.

In a statement, Brazos County Health stated, "Most people exposed to the virus do not get sick, but about 20% develop symptoms like headache, fever, body aches, joint pains, nausea, and fatigue."

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Source: KSAT 12 News