First Death Reported in San Bernardino Due to West Nile Virus
▶ 1 death in San Bernardino
▶ After heavy rains, numerous pools become breeding grounds for mosquitoes
The Aedes aegypti mosquito is responsible for transmitting the virus. [Source: Reuters]
Following Tropical Storm Hillary, the Southern region of California experienced heavy rainfall, resulting in the formation of numerous puddles. With rising temperatures, mosquitoes became rampant. Sadly, San Bernardino County recorded its first fatality from the West Nile virus. Local health officials are urging residents to take thorough precautions to protect themselves from mosquito-borne infections.
The San Bernardino County Health Department announced on Monday the death of a resident due to contracting the West Nile virus. This marks the county’s first reported death as a result of the virus this year. The deceased individual is among seven San Bernardino County residents who have tested positive for West Nile virus.
Dr. Amiman Halai, an expert on mosquito-borne infectious diseases, explained, “As temperatures rise, mosquito populations will increase, creating an ideal environment for West Nile virus transmission.”
To prevent mosquito bites, experts recommend several precautionary measures. These include ▲ checking and repairing torn screens and ▲ eliminating any stagnant water sources where mosquitoes can lay eggs, such as drink lids, tires, buckets, flower pots, toys, and pet bowls. Additionally, it is advised to flip or dispose of items that may have collected water, like rainwater barrels, ▲ thoroughly clean swimming pools, disinfect with chlorine, and drain any water accumulated on pool covers. Wearing long sleeves and pants, as well as staying indoors during dawn and dusk, further reduces the risk of mosquito bites.
The West Nile virus was initially detected in the United States in 1999 and quickly spread throughout the country. To date, over 56,000 cases have been reported, with more than 25,000 individuals requiring hospitalization. Tragically, over 2,700 individuals have succumbed to complications associated with the infection. While most infected individuals recover from mild symptoms such as fever and headache, approximately 1 in 150 people may experience severe complications, including encephalitis, brain edema, or meningitis. Those over 50 years of age with underlying conditions like cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, or individuals taking immunosuppressive drugs are at a heightened risk for developing complications and must exercise extreme caution.
By Correspondent Hwang Eui-kyung
▶ 1 death in San Bernardino
▶ After heavy rains, there are many pools… Mosquito breeding polarity
The virus is transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito. [로이터]
After Tropical Storm Hillary passed, heavy rain created puddles here and there and as temperatures rose, mosquitoes swarmed in southern California. To make matters worse, San Bernardino County’s first death from West Nile virus was reported, prompting health officials to warn residents to thoroughly prepare to protect themselves from mosquito-borne infections.
The San Bernardino County Health Department said Monday that one resident has died after contracting West Nile virus. This is the county’s first West Nile virus death this year. The death was reported to be one in seven San Bernardino County residents who tested positive for West Nile virus.
Dr. Amiman Halai, an expert on mosquito-borne infectious diseases, said, “As the weather warms, mosquitoes will increase, and some of them will spread West Nile virus.”
To prevent mosquitoes from attacking, experts ▲ check and repair torn screens, and ▲ as mosquitoes can lay eggs in standing water on drink lids, tyres, buckets, flower pots, toys, pet bowls , plant stands, They said they should turn over or discard all items that may have accumulated water, such as rainwater barrels, ▲ clean the swimming pool, disinfect with chlorine, and drain all the water from the pool cover. He also explained that wearing long sleeves and long pants and staying indoors at dawn and dusk is a way to avoid mosquito bites.
West Nile virus was first discovered in the United States in 1999 and spread rapidly. To date, more than 56,000 patients have been reported, and more than 25,000 have received inpatient treatment in hospitals. More than 2,700 of them died from complications of infection. Most infected people recover with a severe fever and headache, but about 1 in 150 people may develop serious complications, such as encephalitis, brain edema, or meningitis. In particular, people over the age of 50 who have underlying diseases such as cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, and people who take immunosuppressive drugs are at high risk of being diagnosed as complications, so they need to be very careful.
Correspondent Hwang Eui-kyung>
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