West Nile virus is spread by bites of infected mosquitoes. People, horses, many birds and some other animals are susceptible. Most people who get the virus have no symptoms or only mild ones. On rare occasions, however, the infection can cause severe, even fatal, brain inflammation.

To reduce breeding areas for mosquitoes, the Town of Cary encourages citizens to eliminate sources of standing water outside their homes.

Spring/Summer 2004

Collection of birds for virus testing – NOT under way

The purpose of bird testing is to confirm the presence of West Nile Virus
in certain species locally. Cary animal control officers accept birds for
virus testing when directed by state health officials.

Prevention, Case Reporting & Basic Facts

U.S. Centers for Disease Control basics on West Nile virus

N.C. Division of Environmental Health

Wake County Environmental Services

Information in Spanish

Contact

West Nile Virus Hotline (Pest Management, State of North Carolina)
1 (877) 790-1747

Public Works Department
Town of Cary
(919) 469-4090

Animal Control
Town of Cary
(919) 319-4517