West Nile case confirmed in Floyd County

Georgia health officials confirmed Georgia’s fourth human case of West Nile virus today in Floyd County.

The case marked the second West Nile case in Floyd County this year. Other cases have emerged in Fulton and Cobb counties.

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“The 63-year-old patient is still hospitalized, but is improving and is scheduled to start rehab soon,” according to Northwest Georgia Public Health Public Information Officer Logan Boss.

“Specimens were sent to the Georgia Public Health Lab for West Nile testing and were positive,” he said. “Medical staff and the patient’s family have been notified of these results, and our epidemiologists are continuing their investigation.”

The individual reported receiving mosquito bites outdoors.

Boss added that people should wear insect repellent and remove any standing water. Hand-held foggers can also be used to help reduce adult mosquito populations where needed.

West Nile virus is spread to people through the bite of an infected mosquito. People age 50 and older and those with compromised immune systems may experience an increased risk of severe complications, even death, from the virus.