[ad_1] The first mosquito sample tested positive for West Nile virus this year was confirmed by the Orange County County Mosquito and Vector Control District in Garden Grove, the agency said in a statement. Press release. Monday. The sample was taken from mosquitoes found near Garden Grove Boulevard and Newhope Street on July 3, authorities said. Until now, however, no bird or man in the county has been infected with the virus this year. The virus is usually transmitted to humans and other animals by mosquitoes, which often contract the disease from birds that feed on them. Since 1965, the virus has infected more than 6,500 people in California and killed 292, according to state health authorities. And while most people are not infected, some develop severe flu-like symptoms that can become fatal in even rarer cases. About one in five infected people will develop fever and symptoms such as body aches, headaches, vomiting, joint pain, diarrhea or rash. In these cases, a complete recovery can be made but the feelings of fatigue and weakness can last for weeks or even months, according to CDC officials More serious cases - where patients have coma, tremors, Muscle weakness, vision loss, numbness or paralysis, among other symptoms - develop in about one in every 150 people who are infected, say CDC officials. This can include serious diseases affecting the central nervous system such as encephalitis, which is an inflammation of the brain, or meningitis. Health authorities believe that children and older adults are most at risk . the dangers, officials with the OC District control mosquitoes and vectors post inspectors in the county, where inspectors are trying to find mosquito breeding sources and solve infrastructure problems to reduce the risk of infection. Apply mosquito repellent before going out and reapply if necessary. Use a repellent containing DEET®, picaridine, IR3535 or lemon eucalyptus oil Wear light-colored clothing or long-sleeved shirts and long pants Close windows and non-screened doors and repair damaged screens. At home, drain and empty the containers filled with water and clean the bird baths and pet water bowls weekly. Also, dump the water from the potted plants. O.C. Residents looking to report an unusually high number of mosquitoes or other related concerns may contact the O.C. District Mosquito and Vector Control at 714-971-2421 or 949-654-2421. 33.774269 -117.937995 [ad_2] Source link
