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North and South Dakota were two of the most affected West Nile virus (WNV) states in 2018, with a combined total of 232 cases reported last week.
South Dakota
The South Dakota Department of Health reported 124 cases of WNV in humans as of September 12, of which 43 had to be hospitalized.
Two deaths were recorded.
Human cases have been reported in 46 of the states. 66 counties, Brown and Minnehaha recording the most 13 and 11 cases respectively.
North Dakota
Health authorities in North Dakota reported 108 cases of WNV in humans as of September 10th. Thirty-two people had to be hospitalized and no deaths were reported.
Nearly half of the states in 53 counties reported human cases, Burleigh County accounting for 39%, or 42 of the state cases.
West Nile Virus
WNV is a potentially serious disease borne by mosquitoes. People get WNV after being bitten by an infected mosquito or handling a dead bird.
Most people have no symptoms of WNV. About 20% of people will develop flu-like symptoms, including:
- Fever
- Head and body
- Joint pain
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- reckless
About 1% of people with WNV develop severe neurological effects, sometimes permanent or fatal. The symptoms of severe WNV include:
- High fever
- Neck stiffness
- disorientation
- Coma
- Tremors
- seizures
- Paralysis
There is no specific treatment for WNV. Most people recover fully, but fatigue and weakness can last for weeks or months.
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