NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) \u2014 Concerns over West Nile are increasing, as the virus has now been detected in mosquitoes tested in every borough of New York City.<\/p>\n
The illness transmitted by mosquitoes can infect humans, birds, horses, and other mammals. However, many infected individuals experience only mild to moderate symptoms or none at all.<\/p>\n
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\t West Nile virus can be more severe for individuals aged 60 and older, or for those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms include fever, headaches, tiredness\/weakness, body aches and joint pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and rash.<\/p>\n The New York City Department of Health monitors mosquito pools citywide to track West Nile virus cases.<\/p>\n As of July 29, 360 pools tested positive for the virus. Staten Island and Queens had the most pools of positive mosquitoes, with 165 and 144, respectively. <\/p>\n 42 positive pools were reported in Brooklyn, 8 in the Bronx, and 1 in Manhattan. <\/p>\n To combat West Nile and to reduce mosquito populations, the city conducts spraying in non-residential areas, including marshes and wetland areas. The treatment uses EPA-approved products that have minimal impact on people, pets, and wildlife.<\/p>\n To stay updated on where spraying will be conducted, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n So far this year, there have been no human cases of West Nile virus infection in New York, according to the Department of Health.<\/p>\n
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