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property. <br /> <br />~l've heard that West Nile virus is often carried <br /> by <br /> mosquitoes called "container breeders." What are <br /> container breeders and what do I do about them? <br /> <br /> Answer: Although mosquitoes that potentially carry the West Nile <br /> virus live in most environments, many of them prefer to breed in <br /> containers of water such as buckets and bird baths common to many <br /> King County backyards. By reducing these sources of water, you'll go <br /> a long way towards reducing the numbers of mosquitoes hatching <br /> near your windows and in your yard where you and your family spend <br /> time. <br /> <br />Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) <br />http://www.cdc..qov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/wnv factsheet, htm <br /> <br />What TS West Nile Virus? <br />West Nile virus (WNV) is a potentially serious illness. Experts believe WNV is <br />established as a seasonal epidemic in North America that flares up in the summer <br />and continues into the fall. <br /> <br />What Are the Symptoms of WNV? <br />WNV affects the central nervous system. Symptoms vary. <br /> <br /> · Serious Symptoms in a Few People, About one in 150 people infected with <br /> WNV will develop severe illness. The severe symptoms can include high fever, <br /> headache, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, <br /> muscle weakness, vision loss, numbness and paralysis. These symptoms may <br /> last several weeks, and neurolooical effects may be Dermanent. <br /> <br /> · Milder Symptoms in Some People. UD to 20 oercent of the people who <br /> become infected will display symptoms which can include fever, headache, <br /> and body aches, nausea, vomiting, and sometimes swollen lymph glands or a <br /> skin rash on the chest, stomach and back. Symptoms can last for as short as <br /> a few days, though even healthy oeoole have been sick for several weeks. <br /> <br />How Does West Nile Virus Spread? <br /> <br /> · Infected Mosquitoes. Most often, WNV is spread by the bite of an infected <br /> mosquito. Mosquitoes are WNV carriers that become infected when they feed <br /> on infected birds. Tnfected mosquitoes can then spread WNV to humans and <br /> other animals when they bite. <br /> <br />What TS the Risk of Getting Sick from WNV? <br /> <br /> · Being outside means you're at risk. The more time you're outdoors, the <br /> more time you could be bitten by an infected mosquito. Pay attention to <br /> avoiding mosquito bites if you spend a lot of time outside, either working or <br /> playing. <br /> <br />What Zs the CDC Doing About WNV? <br /> <br /> <br />