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Health officials in Peterborough say a bird found dead in the region has tested positive for West Nile virus. Peterborough Public Health says the bird was found dead in early May and submitted for testing. The health unit serves Peterborough, Peterborough County, Curve Lake First Nation and Hiawatha First Nation.can carry and be a host for West Nile virus. Each summer and fall, the health unit sets traps weekly throughout Peterborough city and county to gather mosquito specimens for West Nile virus.
The health unit says in 2023, no mosquitoes found tested positive, however, there were confirmed human cases of the virus in Ontario. Health officials note the majority of West Nile virus cases do not show symptoms. About 20 per cent of infected people will have a mild flu-like illness with fever, headache and body aches, and occasionally a skin rash and swollen lymph nodes or other non-specific symptoms that last several days.“Less than one percent of infected people will develop neuro-invasive disease, with older age groups and males disproportionately affected,” the health unit stated.
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