2023-09-09 02:20 Los Angeles News
Los Angeles County reported its first death from West Nile virus this year on September 7. The deceased was a resident of the San Fernando Valley. Unexpectedly, the city of Long Beach announced on the 8th that the city had discovered that this year First case of West Nile virus infection.
West Nile virus is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. So far in 2023, Los Angeles County has recorded a total of 19 cases of West Nile Virus. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health noted that the number of cases of West Nile virus infection is usually highest in September. Mosquitoes and dead birds infected with West Nile virus have been found across Los Angeles County, raising the possibility of the virus spreading to humans. In California, there have been 75 cases of West Nile virus so far this year, a significant increase from 34 cases last year.
In addition, according to a new case discovered by the Changdi City Department of Health and Human Services, the patient was in his 60s and was diagnosed with a neuroinvasive disease.
Some symptoms that an infected person may experience include fever, body aches, rash, nausea, vomiting, and headache. Older adults and people with existing health problems are most likely to develop severe symptoms. High-risk groups include those over 50 and those with diabetes, cancer, high blood pressure, kidney disease and those who are immunocompromised.
As of now, there is no specific treatment for West Nile virus, and there is no vaccine to prevent infection. Experts encourage residents to take the following precautions to reduce the risk of infection:
Experts recommend that people take the following measures to prevent mosquitoes and West Nile virus transmission, including wearing long-sleeved clothes and pants when going out. Take steps to prevent mosquitoes in your home, including ensuring doors and windows have tight screens to keep mosquitoes out, and repairing or replacing screens with tears or holes.
Mosquitoes lay eggs in stagnant water. Remember to cover water storage containers such as buckets and rain barrels. If you don’t have a cover, use a wire mesh with holes smaller than the size of an adult mosquito. For those of you who have a garden at home, remember to remove standing water from pots, saucers, birdbaths and other outdoor containers, clean and maintain swimming pools, and get rid of old items in your yard or yard that can hold water, such as old car tires and children’s toys .
Experts remind that West Nile virus is transmitted to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes, so daily anti-mosquito measures should be taken. (Taken from CDC)
For more information about West Nile Virus, please call 211 or visit the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health website.
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