County officials said it's unclear if the man contracted the virus within the county.
Statewide this year there have been 66 reported case of West Nile Virus with one death.
/*West Nile*/ is most commonly transmitted by mosquitoes that feed on infected birds. Most people who are infected have no symptoms but some have flu-like symptoms or a rash. However, West Nile can be deadly in rare cases, health officials report.
Recommended WNV precautions include:
- Emptying all standing water on your property to reduce areas in which mosquitoes may breed
- Making sure your window and door screens are in good condition
- Using insect repellant containing DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or products containing IR3535, always following label directions
- Limiting outdoor activity at dawn and dusk, when mosquitoes are most active
- Wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants when outdoors
