Mosquito contractor says West Nlle found in Franklin

West Nile virus has appeared in Franklin, according to contractor Cajun Mosquito Control LLC.
Cajun Mosquito also said May 31 that West Nile had been detected in upper St. Martin.
There have been no reports of West Nile infection in humans. But people are being urged to protect against the mosquitoes that carry the disease.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
•West Nile virus is most commonly spread through the bite of an infected mosquito.
•Symptoms include fever, headache, body aches, vomiting, diarrhea, or rash. Severe illness can affect the central nervous symptom and result in hospitalization or death.
•No licensed vaccines or medicines are available to prevent or treat West Nile virus disease (West Nile) in people.
Also according to the CDC, people get infected with the virus during mosquito season, which starts in the summer and continues through fall (typically June through October). The number of people diagnosed with West Nile typically peaks in late August to early September.
Each year, about 2,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with West Nile, but this number is an underestimate as most people do not develop symptoms or attribute mild symptoms to other causes.
West Nile virus is the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the contiguous United States. Each year, more than 1,300 people develop severe illness that affects the central nervous system and more than 130 people die.
Most people infected with West Nile virus do not develop any symptoms. Symptoms usually start two-six days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. It may take longer for symptoms to start, especially for people with a weakened immune system.
Some people develop mild illness with flu-like symptoms, such as fever with headache or body aches, joint pain, vomiting, diarrhea, or rash. Most people with mild illness recover completely, but fatigue and weakness can last for weeks or months.
Some people develop severe illness, which can affect the central nervous system or illness that results in hospitalization or death. Symptoms can include high fever, headache, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, muscle weakness, and more. Recovery from severe illness can take several weeks or months. Some effects may be permanent.