Yolo County reports first human case of West Nile virus this year – Democratic Party of Japan Daily

The Yolo County Health and Welfare Department’s Infectious Diseases Program has been confirmed for human cases of West Nile virus in Yolo County. The patient first became ill last month and is now recovering.

“This patient is recovering, but it’s important to note that there is a risk of getting West Nile virus in Yolo County during this time,” said Dr. Mary Ann Limbos, Deputy Public Health Officer, Yolo County. It was. “The West Nile virus has spread to people after being bitten by mosquitoes. Regularly checking the garden and draining water can help residents reduce mosquito breeding grounds. Wearing protective clothing and Preventive measures, such as the use of insect repellents, including DEET, also reduce the risk of mosquito bites. Our weather continues to support the mosquito environment as the summer season approaches the end. “

The news comes after the Sacramento Yolo mosquito and Vector Management District announced that they had detected the invasive mosquito Aedes aegypti in Yolo County.

According to district spokesman Luz Marie Robles, adult female mosquitoes were found in traps near East Street and Main Street in Winters.

Robles reported that this was the first discovery of an invading mosquito in the 2020 season within the boundaries of the district and the first ever discovery in Yolo County.

“As part of our ongoing surveillance program, we have set up traps to look for invading mosquitoes,” said district manager Gary Goodman. “The first time we find this mosquito means that it can probably settle everywhere. We will continue to strive to find and identify where these mosquitoes can breed. I will. “

In August 2019, an invading mosquito was first discovered in Citrus Heights, but not anywhere in Sacramento County this season.

Aedes aegypti is a small dark mosquito that lays eggs on water in small containers such as flower pots, tableware for pets, bird baths, tin cans, tires, and other small containers commonly found in the backyard.

Limbos typically develops West Nile virus symptoms 2 to 14 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. Eighty percent of infected people show no symptoms, but up to 20% of infected people show symptoms such as fever, headache, body aches, nausea, and vomiting, with swollen lymph glands and skin rashes on the chest and stomach. I’m back to wake up. Symptoms can last as short as days or weeks, even in a generally healthy person. So far, by 2020, more than 55 people will be infected with the West Nile virus in California.

About 1 in 150 people infected with the West Nile virus will be severely ill, Limbos said. Their symptoms include high fever, headache, stiff neck, coma, disorientation, coma, tremor, convulsions, weakness, blindness, numbness, and paralysis. These symptoms can last for weeks and the neurological effects can be permanent. People over the age of 50, and people with diabetes or high blood pressure, are more likely to develop serious symptoms of West Nile virus and should take special care to avoid mosquito bites.

The best way to prevent West Nile virus infection and other mosquito-borne diseases is to prevent the bite of infected mosquitoes. Following 7D reduces the risk of mosquito bites.

• Drain all standing water that can produce mosquitoes.
• DAWN and DUSK are the time to stay out. These are the times when mosquitoes are most active.
• Dress up properly by wearing long sleeves and trousers outdoors.
• Protect yourself from mosquitoes with effective insect repellents such as DEET, picaridin and lemon eucalyptus oil.
• Door and window screens should be in good condition. This will prevent mosquitoes from entering your home.
• District personnel can call 1-800-429-1022 to address any possible mosquito issues.

The Sacramento Yoloca and Vector Control Areas have implemented extensive control measures in and around Yolo County to reduce both larval and adult mosquitoes.

For more resources, please visit the Sacramento Mosquito & Vector Control District website at: fightthebite.net Or call 1-800-429-1022.