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The Bridgeport resident is over 80 years of age, and became ill during the second week of August with encephalitis, which is an inflammation of the brain. The illness was characterized by fever and confusion. The person is recovering but remains hospitalized. A blood sample tested positive for WNV antibodies. Since June 24, WNV-positive mosquitoes have been trapped repeatedly in Bridgeport. “The identification of a Bridgeport resident with West Nile virus and the continued identification of positive mosquito pools in areas of Fairfield and New Haven Counties are causes for concern,” said DPH Commissioner J. Robert Galvin, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A. “I am urging everyone to follow recommendations to avoid mosquito bites. As the Governor recently emphasized, simple protective measures can make a significant difference.” So far this summer, positive mosquitoes have been identified in 20 towns – Bridgeport, Darien, East Haven, Fairfield, Glastonbury, Greenwich, Hamden, Hartford, Milford, New Canaan, New Haven, Norwalk, Shelton, Stamford, Stonington, Stratford, West Haven, Westport, Wethersfield, and Wilton. Coastal towns in Fairfield and New Haven Counties are currently of particular concern. To monitor WNV, the CAES maintains a network of 91 mosquito-trapping stations in 72 municipalities throughout the state from June through October. Mosquito traps are set every ten days at each site on a rotating basis. Mosquitoes are grouped (pooled) for testing according to species, collection site, and date. For information on West Nile virus and what you can do to prevent getting bitten by mosquitoes, visit the Connecticut Mosquito Management Program Web site at www.ct.gov/mosquito. © Copyright by NorwalkPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of NorwalkPlus.com, Norwalk Plus magazine, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. Related Articles: State reports mosquitoes positive for West Nile Virus in five towns - Aug 5, 2008 - 12:10 PM State reports mosquitoes positive for West Nile Virus in six towns - Jul 29, 2008 - 3:47 PM State reports mosquitoes positive for West Nile Virus in Greenwich - Jul 24, 2008 - 10:11 PM State reports mosquitoes positive for West Nile Virus in Milford - Jul 23, 2008 - 12:42 PM CURRENT HEADLINES: Top of Page
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