West Nile Virus on the Rise in SC | Charleston News

West Nile virus is buzzing back in South Carolina, with confirmed outbreaks now in the Midlands and Lowcountry—adding to earlier cases in the Pee Dee region. Spread by mosquito bites, this is the most common mosquito-borne illness in the U.S., and while most people show no symptoms, those who do may experience fever, headaches, body aches, or nausea within days to weeks. Serious complications are rare—less than 1%—but officials urge caution: wear long sleeves, use DEET-based repellent, avoid dawn and dusk, seal windows, and eliminate standing water. No vaccines or treatments exist, so if you feel sick, call your doctor.

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