" The best thing for the citizens of Montgomery County to do is be proactive by following general procedure for using mosquito repellant," Buzbee said, "Wear protective clothing when outdoors and to make sure no attractive breeding sources exist in their immediate environment."
"We will continue to monitor the situation and keep the public informed," he said. "Our county commissioners have been staying on top of the situation as well and we will keep them updated with the information we receive from state health authorities.
Infection with WNV can result in no symptoms, or can lead to West Nile fever or severe West Nile disease.
It is estimated that about 20% of people who become infected with WNV will develop West Nile fever. Symptoms include fever, headache, tiredness, and body aches, occasionally with a skin rash (on the trunk of the body) and swollen lymph glands. While the illness can be as short as a few days, even healthy people have reported being sick for several weeks.
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