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    Aug 11, 2011 |Story| WGNO-LTV

  1. New Orleans Prepares for Potential Dengue Fever Outbreak

    The deadliest animal in the world is right here in Louisiana- and it may be in your backyard.  It's not a gator or snake…but something much smaller…a mosquito!
    The deadliest animal in the world is right here in Louisiana- and it may be in your backyard.  It's not a gator or snake…but something much smaller…a mosquito! Each year, the Malaria mosquito kills, infects and sickens more people around...

    Tags: Dengue Fever, Symptoms, Diseases and Illnesses, Health, New Orleans

    2. Aug 15, 2011 |Story| WGNO-LTV

  2. Killer Mosquito found in Killona

    A mosquito carrying the West Nile Virus was captured in Killona. Killona is up river about 25 miles west of New Orleans. The mosquito was trapped with six others and was the only mosquito carrying the virus.
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    A mosquito carrying the West Nile Virus was captured in Killona. Killona is up river about 25 miles west of New Orleans. The mosquito was trapped with six others and was the only mosquito carrying the virus. Mosquito control has increased its efforts...

    Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Viral Diseases and Infections, Health, Louisiana

    3. Jul 14, 2010 |Story| WGNO-LTV

  3. West Nile Found In Horse In St. James Parish

    State agriculture officials say a three-year-old mare in St. James Parish was euthanized after tests found Eastern equine encephalitis and West Nile virus in the animal.
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    State agriculture officials say a three-year-old mare in St. James Parish was euthanized after tests found Eastern equine encephalitis and West Nile virus in the animal. Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain says the Louisiana Animal...

    Tags: Forestry and Timber, Agricultural Research and Technology, Science and Technology, Animals, Louisiana

    4. Jul 15, 2010 |Story| WGNO-LTV

  4. First Case Of West Nile In Louisiana Confirmed For 2010

    The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals has reported the state's first case of West Nile virus in a human in 2010. The case was confirmed July 14 in East Baton Rouge Parish.
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    The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals has reported the state's first case of West Nile virus in a human in 2010. The case was confirmed July 14 in East Baton Rouge Parish. Health officials characterize West Nile infections three ways:...

    Tags: Sports, Symptoms, Hospitals and Clinics, Health, Plastic Surgeons

    5. Jul 19, 2010 |Story| WGNO-LTV

  5. Mosquito's Test Positive In Two Areas

    Three mosquito pool samples have tested positive for West Nile virus in the Pearl River and Lacombe areas.
    ABC26 News
    Three mosquito pool samples have tested positive for West Nile virus in the Pearl River and Lacombe areas. These are the first positive samples for West Nile virus so far this year out of mire than 950 samples tested. Authorities with the St. Tammany...
    6. Jul 23, 2010 |Story| WGNO-LTV

  6. Two New Confirmed Cases of West Nile Virus

    The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals has confirmed two new human cases of West Nile Virus, bringing this year's total to three. Both new cases are from Ascension Parish. These cases are reported in DHH's weekly Louisiana Arbovirus Surveillance Summary which can be found in the Surveillance Reports Section of the DHH Web site here.
    ABC26 News
    The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals has confirmed two new human cases of West Nile Virus, bringing this year's total to three. Both new cases are from Ascension Parish. These cases are reported in DHH's weekly Louisiana Arbovirus Surveillance...

    Tags: Sports, Symptoms, Internists, Hospitals and Clinics, Health

    7. Oct 29, 2008 |Story| WGNO-LTV

  7. La. Reports Second West Nile Death This Year

    NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Louisiana has recorded its second death this year from the West Nile virus - that of someone between the ages of 60 and 75. Age range is the only detail that Dr. Raoult Ratard, the state epidemiologist, has made public about the...

    Tags: Death, Louisiana

    8. Jul 28, 2009 |Story| WGNO-LTV

  8. Second Case Of West Nile Virus In A Human Confirmed In Covington

    <article_body> A West Nile Virus case has been confirmed in a human in Covington by Dr. Raoult Ratard with the Department of Health and Human Services. Ratard tells ABC26 News that this second case was diagnosed in the last few days, and that the other one, also in Covington was diagnosed about a week ago. West Nile Virus cases become active in mid-July and continue into November and even December, said Ratard. In 2008, Louisiana saw close to 30 cases, he said. Ratard expects the same for 2009. Over 100 cases were diagnosed in 2002, he said. Ratard has three tips for the public to avoid catching the virus: Mosquito-proof the house -- put screens on doors and windows Don't breed mosquitos -- don't keep standing water in fountains or pools Keep covered -- wear protective clothing or repellent</article_body>
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    A West Nile Virus case has been confirmed in a human in Covington by Dr. Raoult Ratard with the Department of Health and Human Services. Ratard tells ABC26 News that this second case was diagnosed in the last few days, and that the other one, also in...

    Tags: Louisiana

    9. Sep 7, 2009 |Story| WGNO-LTV

  9. Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile

    Like any summer, the mosquitoes are biting out in Gretna, but this year there's an added risk. Tests have found some mosquitoes near Gretna City Park infected with the West Nile Virus. Residents and park goers alike are now taking extra precautions to make sure they're safe. Connie Digiocvanni says, &quot;I guess now we have to stay inside and off our porch, huh?"
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    Like any summer, the mosquitoes are biting out in Gretna, but this year there's an added risk. Tests have found some mosquitoes near Gretna City Park infected with the West Nile Virus. Residents and park goers alike are now taking extra precautions to...

    Tags: Brain, Labor Day

    10. Jul 18, 2009 |Story| WGNO-LTV

  10. Year's 1st West Nile Case In Louisiana Confirmed

    The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals says a dangerous case of West Nile virus has been confirmed in St. Tammany Parish. The case confirmed July 16 is the first this year.
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    The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals says a dangerous case of West Nile virus has been confirmed in St. Tammany Parish. The case confirmed July 16 is the first this year. The patient has the most serious kind of infection, causing swelling of...

    Tags: Death, Viral Diseases and Infections, Hospitals and Clinics, Health, Louisiana

    11. May 31, 2009 |Story| WGNO-LTV

  11. LSU vet school research also helps people

    BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Gus Kousoulas is quick to tell a visitor that LSU's School of Veterinary Medicine is not just about treating a sick dog or horse - it's also about finding treatments for infectious diseases in humans, including swine flu.
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    BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Gus Kousoulas is quick to tell a visitor that LSU's School of Veterinary Medicine is not just about treating a sick dog or horse - it's also about finding treatments for infectious diseases in humans, including swine flu. The...

    Tags: Pharmaceuticals, Tamiflu (drug), Diseases and Illnesses, Animal Science, Viral Diseases and Infections

    12. May 25, 2012 |Story| Aberdeen News

  12. Vaccination of horses

    As horse owners it is our responsibility to provide optimal standards of care for them. An effective health management plan will involve proper nutrition, parasite management, and routine hoof and dental care. Vaccinations are also a valuable tool for...

    Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Health, Flu, Health and Safety at Work, Rabies

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