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The patient had not traveled, and was transferred from the hospital to a long-term rehabilitation center last week. This case marks the second infection reported in the state, with the first being in 2015 in Sussex County.
“Spending time outdoors, whether walking, gardening, or playing with our dogs, is a great way to maintain physical and mental health, but it’s important to take steps to prevent mosquito and tick bites, which are responsible for several diseases in the world.” New Jersey,” said Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli.
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“While enjoying the outdoors, remember to use insect repellent, cover skin with clothing if you can, and check yourself and your pets for fleas and remove them immediately with tweezers.” .
The Jamestown Canyon virus is spread to humans through infected mosquitoes. According to health officials, most of the illnesses they cause are asymptomatic or mild, but are much rarer. Severe cases can involve the central nervous system leading to hospitalization and some cases are fatal.
Most infections occur from late spring to mid-fall, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Some of the common symptoms of this virus include fever, headache and fatigue. There is no vaccine to prevent JCV, but the CDC says the best way to reduce the risk of infection is to avoid mosquito bites.
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Health officials advise removing standing water near homes. Other measures to prevent mosquito-borne diseases include wearing insect repellent and protective clothing, avoiding outdoors during peak mosquito activity (morning or evening), showering immediately after spending time outside and walking along trails to avoid bushes and grass. overgrown with grass.
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