WEST NILE INFECTIONS MISSISSIPPI 2012

The Mississippi State Department of Health thru the State Epidemiologist’s office issued an advisory on West Nile Infections in our state as of Aug 3,2012. In 2011 there were 52 cases with 5 deaths for an approximate 10% case fatality rate.We are now in the peak months of activity  as 89% of reported cases occur in July,August and September.65-88% of cases occur after July 31.As of Aug 2, 33 reported cases have occurred in 2012.64% were neuroinvasive.This is the largest number of cases that has occurred in a single year at this time since 2006 when there was a total of 184 cases at the end of the year..

The above information is taken directly from the Advisory sent out on August 3, by the State Epidemiologist Thomas E. Dobbs MD.  Number to call for further information in clude the Office of Epidemiology 601-576-7725 or 1-800-556-0003.You may also call or e mail the Center of Infectious Disease Excellence with any Questions. stock up on your insect repellent.  Dr Smith