Six cases of West Nile Fever have been confirmed in Georgia, including one in Hall County, according to data released Tuesday by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That compares to two statewide a week ago.
The mosquito-borne disease has also been reported in Fulton, DeKalb, Richmond, Cherokee, and Chatham counties – one case in each.
Nationwide, 33 states have confirmed human cases of West Nile, totaling 289 infections, including 195 instances of neuroinvasive disease, which affects the central nervous system. Texas currently leads with the highest number of reported cases, 41.
The CDC says cases tend to peak July to October.
Earlier in the summer the Georgia Department of Public Health issue a set of guidelines for protecting yourself from West Nile and other mosquito-borne illnesses:
Protect Against Mosquito-borne Illnesses | Georgia Department of Public Health