west nile virus

With the West Nile Virus being detected in Acadiana, it's a good idea to know what symptoms and signs to be aware of for early detection.

Statewide, 14 cases of the neuroinvasive viral disease have turned up. Two people have died.

I am sure you noticed that the mosquito population is quite healthy in south Louisiana.

Louisiana is currently in the season we never wanted to be a part of, West Nile Season, and Louisiana’s Department of Health reports nine cases so far and five of those have caused dangerous infections.

The Louisiana Department of Health is putting out an urgent message to Louisianians to protect ourselves against West Nile Virus. Currently, Louisiana has the highest reported amount of West Nile cases in the country.

The New Orleans Mayor's Office has confirmed that mosquitoes in Orleans Parish have tested positive for West Nile.

KATC is reporting the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals has discovered a human case of West Nile Virus.

There's is a downside to the mild winter conditions across the state. It could mean more mosquitos bugging you this spring and summer.

The topics of discussion on this edition of “Lafayette Live” – mosquitoes and flooding recovery.

While many news outlets have focused on the Zika virus recently, experts say that the West Nile virus poses a bigger threat after flooding in Louisiana.

State health officials confirm West Nile in humans in Louisiana.

State health officials recorded 34 cases of the more severe neuroinvasive disease in 2013, down from a high of 204 in 2002.

Department of Health and Hospitals State Epidemiologist Dr. Raoult Ratard recently spoke about the disease on "Your Afternoon Drive Home."