Fourth West Nile case reported in Concordia posted Wednesday, September 19th, 2012 @ 12:43 pm  E-mail Story |  Print Story  The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) on Friday confirmed 39 new human cases of West Nile virus, including one from Concordia Parish, marking 215 reported infections of West Nile in Louisiana this year. The Concordia case involves the West Nile Fever, a milder viral infection. Four West Nile cases have been reported altogether in Concordia -- two involving West Nile neuroinvasive disease, the most serious type, and one asymptomatic case in which the individual shows no symptoms. The state is experiencing its highest number of West Nile cases in several years. There have also been 10 West Nile deaths reported thus far in 2012, according to DHH. "Hurricane Isaac left behind a lot of water, which, left standing, is a risk for mosquitoes breeding and swarming," said DHH Secretary Bruce D. Greenstein. "In addition to that, fall is getting closer, the weather is getting more pleasant, and people are spending more time outdoors. Everyone needs to be aware of the threat of West Nile virus and Fight the Bite. Put on repellant before you go outside, dress appropriately and empty standing water around your home. Take these small steps to protect your health." For the full story, subscribe to the The Concordia Sentinel's NEW E-Edition!