Pasadena studies first case of West Nile virus – NBC Los Angeles

The Pasadena Public Well being Division right now reported the town’s first case of West Nile virus in a human.

The precise affirmation was made Thursday and no particulars have been launched in regards to the circumstances or situation of the individual affected by the virus, in accordance with Pasadena spokeswoman Lisa Derderian.

West Nile virus is usually unfold by the chew of an contaminated mosquito and many individuals by no means expertise the flu-like signs that may outcome.

Signs embrace fever, headache, physique aches, vomiting, diarrhea or a rash, in accordance with the Facilities for Illness Management. Extreme sickness can have an effect on the central nervous symptom and end in hospitalization or loss of life.

Mosquito season sometimes runs from June by October and the variety of human instances usually peaks in late August to early September, the CDC mentioned.

“There isn’t any vaccine or remedy for West Nile virus in people,” mentioned Dr. Parveen Kaur, acting-Pasadena Well being Officer. “By taking preventive measures, we are able to scale back the danger of an infection and assist shield our neighborhood.”

These measures embrace eliminating stagnant water round properties and companies, eliminating containers through which that water can accumulate, ensuring there aren’t any holes in window and door screens, carrying lengthy pants and sleeves and utilizing insect repellent with  Picaridin, DEET, Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus (or PMD) or IR3535, Pasadena well being officers mentioned.

West Nile virus is the main reason behind mosquito-borne illness within the contiguous United States, the CDC mentioned.

Greater than 1,300 folks develop extreme sickness that impacts the central nervous system and greater than 130 folks die. All states within the steady United States have reported West Nile instances, the CDC mentioned.