Tuscarawas County man infected with La Crosse virus
The Tuscarawas County Health Department was notified about the confirmed human case on July 17.
The La Crosse virus is a viral disease that spreads to humans when bit by infected eastern tree hole mosquitoes, which typically reside in wooded and forested areas.
The patient, a 66-year-old Uhrichsville man, was hospitalized after developing viral meningitis from the disease. He has since been released and is recovering at home, the health department said.
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This is Tuscarawas County's first confirmed human case since 2021, but according to health officials, Ohio reports an average of 20 cases per year.
'La Crosse virus is rare in Ohio, and we don't want anyone to panic,' said Tuscarawas County Health Commissioner Katie Seward. 'We are simply asking Uhrichsville area residents to be careful and talk with their medical providers about any health concerns.'
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, most people infected with La Crosse don't have any symptoms, but people who do may experience fever, headaches, nausea, vomiting and lethargy.
Severe cases typically occur in kids under 16 years old, including symptoms like seizures, coma, paralysis and other neurological issues.
The infection is deadly in less than 1% of cases, health officials said.
There are no vaccines for La Crosse, health officials said, so the best way to combat the virus is to prevent mosquito bites.
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Residents are encouraged to use insect repellant while outdoors. They can also wear clothes that cover their skin to stay protected.
In response to the confirmed case, the Tuscarawas County Health Department will be spraying for mosquitoes in Uhrichsville from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Monday, weather permitting.
Learn more about the health department's mosquito control program right here.
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