People are at the highest risk of exposure to infected mosquitoes from the months of July through October. Person of any age can contract the infection after being bitten by an infected mosquito.However, people over the age of 50 are at most risk of developing the serious disease and may even involve the nervous system. It is pertinent to mention that over 80% of persons infected with the West Nile Virus never fall ill. Even if someone falls ill, most of the cases are mild with symptoms such as fever, lethargy, headache and body aches that resolve on their own. A few persons may develop a rash on the trunk or the body. However, in severe cases, the patient can develop meningitis or any other neurologic condition.
The recent mosquito population
The recent mosquito population