BREAKING The first positive WestNile mosquito pool was reported in Travis County, AusPublicHealth says
From handling live or dead infected birds. Avoid bare-handed contact when handling any dead animal. If you are disposing of a dead bird, use gloves or double plastic bags to place the carcass in a garbage can.What are the symptoms of West Nile virus?About 1 in 5 who are infected develop a fever with other symptoms such as headache, body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea, or rash, says the CDC.
About 1 in 150 who are infected can develop a severe illness affecting the central nervous system such as encephalitis or meningitis , says the CDC. Symptoms of severe illness include high fever, headache, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, vision loss, numbness and paralysis.
Severe illness can occur in people of any age; however, people over 60 years of age are at greater risk for severe illness if they are infected . People with certain medical conditions, such as cancer, diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, and people who have received organ transplants, are also at greater risk.
Recovery from severe illness might take several weeks or months. Some effects to the central nervous system might be permanent.Mosquitoes are present in Central Texas year-round, says APH, but the population is largest and most active from May through November. During this period, the APH Environmental Vector Control Unit monitors the mosquito population.that I have read and agree
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