West Nile Virus Exposure Higher Than Thought in South Carolina

New research reveals higher West Nile virus exposure in South Carolina, with nearly one in four residents in Columbias Shandon neighborhood and one in ten statewide showing past infection. Birds, the main carriers, lead mosquitoes to human hosts when they die, prompting the state to request dead bird submissions for testing. Experts criticize federal estimates, leading to insufficient funding for surveillance and control efforts. Tree-lined neighborhoods are hotspots, and public health officials advise eliminating standing water, cleaning birdbaths, and using EPA-registered repellents to combat the virus. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c60d1b4f96dd43f8