Humans are infected with the virus through the bite of an infected mosquito.
Most people who are infected generally experience no or mild symptoms, such as fever, muscle aches and fatigue.
People over age 50 and those with chronic medical conditions can be come more seriously ill, possibly affecing the brain and spinal cord, leading to meningitis, encephalitis or paralysis, health officials said. So far this year, 19 human cases of the virus have been confirmed in the county — excluding Long Beach and Pasadena, which have their own health departments separate from the county.— empty standing water where mosquitoes can breed;— use inspect repellent that includes DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus or products that contain IR3535;— wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants when outdoors.
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