LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Health officials are warning southern Indiana residents to be cautious after finding mosquitoes that tested positive for West Nile virus in Floyd County.
Officials with the Indiana Department of Health said two pools of mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile in Floyd County, according to a news release.
The samples were collected on July 13.
No human cases have been identified, according to the release.
Most people who become infected with West Nile Virus will recover, and experience mild symptoms like fever, headache, and body aches before recovering fully.
However, in some individuals -- especially the elderly and immune compromised -- the virus can cause serious illness and even death.
Experts recommend wearing repellents with DEET, long pants and long sleeves. Also, avoid the outdoors during dusk and in the early morning hours, when mosquitos are most active.
You should also be aware of standing water on your property, where mosquitos tend to breed.
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