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Fri Sep 27, 2024, 06:53 AM Sep 27

L.A. County reports first West Nile virus death this year

LATimes
The L.A. County Department of Public Health reported on Thursday that the patient died from neurological illness caused by severe West Nile. So far in 2024, there have been 14 confirmed cases of the virus in the county and 63 in the state, according to state and county public health departments.

Davis recommended Angelenos take simple steps to protect themselves from mosquito bites. This includes using insect repellent, getting rid of items that hold standing water around the home — such as flowerpots and bird baths — and using screens on doors and windows to keep mosquitoes out.

About 1 in 150 people will experience more severe symptoms such as high fever, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness and paralysis, according to the World Health Organization. The Department of Public Health recommends anyone with severe symptoms call their doctor immediately.

This year, there have also been deaths reported in Santa Clara County, Contra Costa County and Fresno County. Orange County reported its first case of West Nile in August, but so far there have been no deaths.
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