West Nile Virus has been found in a resident of Tioga County. While most people do not experience serious symptoms, if you are bitten by a mosquito and begin to feel sick, you should see a doctor as soon as possible. West Nile Virus symptoms can take anywhere from 3-15 days to develop. Typically, someone who is infected may feel like they have a minor cold with a small number of people experiencing a fever. An even smaller number of people may experience more serious symptoms and may need to be hospitalized. The best way to prevent West Nile Virus is to protect yourself against the disease’s most common carrier: mosquitoes. For more information, call Tioga County Public Health at 687-8600.
