Texas’ first case of illness from the West Nile virus this year was reported in Dallas County. According to Dallas County Health and Human Services, a local contracted the West Nile neuroinvasive disease.
Infected mosquitoes carry the virus and can pass it on through a bite. Although people exposed to the disease rarely get sick, 20% experience headache, fever, muscle and joint aches, nausea and fatigue. In serious cases, which are less than 1%, the virus attacks the nervous system and can result in neck stiffness, disorientation, tremors, convulsions, paralysis and even death.
“It’s important for people to be aware that there are many diseases transmitted by mosquitoes found in Texas,” said DSHS Commissioner Jennifer Shuford. “Most of these diseases cause mild illness but in rare instances diseases like dengue or Zika can cause severe illness. We’ve even had a locally acquired case of malaria in Texas this year, which underscores the importance of taking precautions to prevent mosquito bites.”long sleeves and pants. Create a barrier to mosquito bites by covering up.
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