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At this point, best to just assume any mosquito you smash is infected with West Nile Virus

By adamg on Thu, 08/04/2011 - 5:39pm

The Boston Public Health Commission reports latest bug testing shows mosquitoes laced with West Nile Virus are in Hyde Park, South Boston and East Boston. Earlier testing had shown germy bugs in West Roxbury, Roslindale and Dorchester.

Last week, the state raised Boston's risk of WNV from low to moderate. There have yet to be any confirmed cases of the normally mild illness in Boston people this year.

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By Steve Stein on Thu, 08/04/2011 - 10:12pm.

Acton, too.
A neighboring neighborhood was sprayed, so we asked them to spray here too.

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By crankycoffey on Thu, 08/04/2011 - 10:33pm.

Remind me, how do we know if we have it?

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By anon on Fri, 08/05/2011 - 2:46am.

Starts with irritability, often mistaken for being being cranky from coffee. As he virus progresses to the central nervous system, and crosses the blood-brain barrier, infected subjects typically begin to exhibit irrational compulsive behaviors, like posting comments on hyperlocal news sites. At this advantaged stage, there is little hope for recovery.

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By Jeff F on Fri, 08/05/2011 - 11:38am.

Here ya go.

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By John-W on Fri, 08/05/2011 - 3:00pm.

thanks

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By anon on Tue, 08/09/2011 - 7:19am.

It's best to use a good DEET-containing insect repellent while outdoors in a wooded area, day or evening.

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