"The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health on Wednesday announced that patients from the Antelope Valley, San Fernando and central Los Angeles were infected with the virus, hospitalized and are now recovering. "The first human cases of West Nile virus are an important reminder that we all need to take steps to prevent mosquito bites and mosquito breeding," said Dr. Muntu Davis, L.A. County health officer, in a statement. "Mosquitoes thrive in hot weather, increasing the risk of bites and mosquito-borne diseases.""
"West Nile is spread by the bite of infected mosquitoes. Those who have contracted the virus may suffer from a variety of symptoms, including fever, headache, nausea, body aches and a mild skin rash. The virus can attack the nervous system and lead to meningitis, encephalitis, paralysis and, in rare cases, even death. Risk is acute in adults 50 years of age or older and for those with chronic health conditions."
Los Angeles County recorded four human West Nile virus cases this year, with patients from Antelope Valley, San Fernando and central Los Angeles hospitalized between late July and August and now recovering. West Nile virus transmits through infected mosquito bites and can cause fever, headache, nausea, body aches and a mild skin rash. Severe illness can involve the nervous system, causing meningitis, encephalitis, paralysis and, rarely, death. Adults 50 and older and those with chronic health conditions face higher risk. Officials advise using EPA-registered insect repellents, eliminating standing water, and repairing screens and windows to reduce mosquito exposure.
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