PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — West Nile virus has been found in mosquitoes near Irrigon in northeastern Oregon.
Oregon Public Health officials say the risk of infection is low but they are advising residents of Morrow County to take precautions against mosquitoes, including long-sleeved shirts and repellent.
Most people who are infected with West Nile exhibit no symptoms while the rest typically have very mild symptoms such as fever, headaches and nausea lasting from three to six days.
But in rare cases it can be serious.
Officials said it is the first case of West Nile virus in Oregon this year. Washington state and California have had West Nile virus mosquito activity since early summer.
