5 Dead As West Nile Virus Cases Surge Across LA County
Nearly all patients had severe illness, and officials urged residents to use mosquito repellent and remove standing water.
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LA County Reports 100 West Nile Cases, Most in Nearly a Decade
Los Angeles County health officials reported Monday that 100 cases of West Nile virus have been recorded so far this year, the highest number this early in the mosquito season in nearly a decade. Five deaths have been reported, and almost all of the people diagnosed with the virus have suffered severe illness affecting the brain or spinal cord and required hospital care, according to the county Department of Public Health. Cases have been report…
Public Health Reports Highest Number of West Nile Virus Cases in Nearly a Decade
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is reporting 100 cases of West Nile virus infections so far this year, marking the highest number of cases seen this early in the mosquito season in nearly a decade. With mosquito season still underway, the county is on track for one of its most severe West […] The post Public Health Reports Highest Number of West Nile Virus Cases in Nearly a Decade appeared first on .
Almost all patients this year have experienced serious illnesses that may affect the brain or spinal cord.
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