West Nile Virus Found In Mosquitos

By Idy Perl

That buzzing you’re hearing all day might not be just another innocent mosquito. 

In the last 2 weeks, officials have found the West Nile virus in mosquitos in several NYC neighborhoods, including the Kensington neighborhood in Boro Park. 

Most cases of West Nile don’t develop symptoms, but those that do report headaches, body aches, vomiting, and skin rashes. The West Nile virus very rarely turns into a serious illness, but when it does it can affect the brain and spinal cord. A doctor can conduct a blood test to test for the virus, but there is no known cure for it yet and most people recover on their own. 

For more information about West Nile and to check if there are infected mosquitos in your area click here.