The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is reminding the public to take precautions against mosquito bites that can expose people to West Nile virus (WNV) and dengue virus.
In Louisiana, we typically see more mosquito activity in the warmer summer months, increasing the risk for mosquitoborne diseases like WNV and dengue.
West Nile virus
While 80% of human cases are asymptomatic, many people can dev…