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An elderly woman from Tustin is the first of this year to die of West Nile virus, the county health agency announced Tuesday (October 16th).
The agency said that there were 38 reported infections and four deaths in 2017 due to West Nile virus infections in Orange County. Up to now, there have been six known human infections in the county.
The first two deaths from West Nile virus in California were reported last month in Glenn and Yuba counties, respectively, according to the California Department of Public Health. The CRPD website also reports 36 human cases in Los Angeles County, 11 in Riverside County and three in San Bernardino County.
Health authorities in southern California have urged residents to take precautions because of increased mosquito activity in the region this year.
Fever, headache, body aches, fatigue and rashes are symptoms of West Nile virus infections. Officials stated that anyone with more serious symptoms, such as headache, stiff neck, confusion, muscle weakness or loss of vision, should seek immediate medical attention.
People over the age of 50 and those with underlying health problems are at increased risk for serious complications from West Nile infections.
Earlier this month, Orange County's mosquito and vector control district sprayed pesticides in an area of Fullerton to combat the spread of West Nile virus.
Information: ocvector.org or ochealthinfo.com/westnilevirus.
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