The DuPage County Health Department confirmed its first human case of West Nile virus in Woodridge after a resident in his 60s fell ill in August, officials said.
The virus is transmitted by infected mosquitoes and is the leading cause of mosquito-borne diseases in the continental United States. The disease occurs most often in the summer season; According to a press release from the Ministry of Health, there are currently no vaccines or drugs available for treatment.
Most people infected with the disease will not feel ill. About one in five people will develop a fever and other symptoms, which may include headache, body aches, joint pain, vomiting, diarrhea, or a rash.
Less than 1% of people develop serious neurological disorders such as encephalitis or meningitis, which can be fatal.
The health department also said there has been an increase in the number of mosquitoes testing positive for the virus in recent weeks, and urged residents to protect themselves with the following guidelines:
• Regularly drain items that collect standing water, including pet water bowls and bird baths.
• Use an insect repellent containing DEET outdoors and reapply according to directions from dusk until dawn.
• Wear long pants, long sleeves, and closed-toe shoes to cover skin when outdoors.
See cdc.gov and dph.illinois.gov for more information.
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2023-09-03 06:07:26
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