Mosquitoes collected in Pittsburgh’s Point Breeze neighborhood have tested positive for West Nile Virus. Officials say the mosquitoes collected on May 27 were part of Allegheny County Health Department’s Vector Control Program. The results, which included a positive test for West Nile Virus, were shared with the health department on Monday. “Generally, the species of mosquitoes that carry West Nile Virus are active from dusk to dawn,” explained ACHD Vector Control Specialist Nicholas Baldauf. “Residents can prevent mosquito bites by using insect repellent on exposed skin or choosing to wear long sleeves and pants. Both methods are effective at reducing or eliminating the possibility of getting a mosquito bite.”Only one in five people infected with West Nile Virus will develop symptoms that include fever, headache, body aches, joint pain.Most people who are infected with West Nile Virus do not feel sick, with less than one percent developing a serious illness. There are no vaccines to prevent West Nile Virus. In addition, there are no medications to treat it. If you believe you have been infected, you should consult your health care provider for evaluation and diagnosis.Officials are reminding residents to pay close attention to stagnant water which could become potential breeding sites for mosquitoes. Those sites include water in tires, unused swimming pools, buckets, corrugated piping, and clogged gutters. For more information on West Nile Virus, visit the Allegheny County Health Department website.

PITTSBURGH —

Mosquitoes collected in Pittsburgh’s Point Breeze neighborhood have tested positive for West Nile Virus.

Officials say the mosquitoes collected on May 27 were part of Allegheny County Health Department’s Vector Control Program.

The results, which included a positive test for West Nile Virus, were shared with the health department on Monday.

“Generally, the species of mosquitoes that carry West Nile Virus are active from dusk to dawn,” explained ACHD Vector Control Specialist Nicholas Baldauf. “Residents can prevent mosquito bites by using insect repellent on exposed skin or choosing to wear long sleeves and pants. Both methods are effective at reducing or eliminating the possibility of getting a mosquito bite.”

Only one in five people infected with West Nile Virus will develop symptoms that include fever, headache, body aches, joint pain.

Most people who are infected with West Nile Virus do not feel sick, with less than one percent developing a serious illness.

There are no vaccines to prevent West Nile Virus. In addition, there are no medications to treat it.

If you believe you have been infected, you should consult your health care provider for evaluation and diagnosis.

Officials are reminding residents to pay close attention to stagnant water which could become potential breeding sites for mosquitoes. Those sites include water in tires, unused swimming pools, buckets, corrugated piping, and clogged gutters.

For more information on West Nile Virus, visit the Allegheny County Health Department website.