Mosquitoes can potentially transmit diseases like West Nile Virus to humans.
TCPH officials said in a press release that the individual involved contracted the more serious neuroinvasive form of the disease. TCPH did not release any other details about the person"to protect the identity of the patient."
The mild form of the disease, which is more common, is referred to as West Nile fever. Symptoms for West Nile fever include headache, fever, muscle and joint aches, nausea and fatigue. People typically recover on their own, although symptoms may last for several weeks, according to TCPH.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Colorado’s first human case of West Nile virus in 2024 detected in Arapahoe CountyRobert Garrison is a Colorado native who grew up in Montrose and attended Colorado Mesa University. He is an AP award-winning journalist who joined Denver7 in August 2016 after working in CO and OK.
Read more »
'Abnormally high levels of West Nile' | Montgomery County reports first human case of virus in 2024Harris County also reported a huge increase in West Nile-positive mosquitoes with 235 positive samples so far this year. It reported a total of 50 in 2023.
Read more »
Another West Nile virus-carrying mosquito collected in Cumberland CountyWhile many Americans prepare to grill, camp out, or go to the beach, officials want the public to know a few things about fireworks safety.
Read more »
Year's first positive sample for West Nile Virus collected in Cumberland CountyJubliee Day is the largest, longest-running one-day street fair on the East Coast, attracting up to 70,000 attendees, according to organizers.
Read more »
West Nile virus detected in Lake County mosquitoesMosquitoes in Lake County tested positive for West Nile virus earlier this month, health officials announced Friday.
Read more »
Positive samples of West Nile Virus in mosquitos spikes in Harris CountyHarris County Public Health says as of Tuesday evening, the current positive samples of the virus collected in the county stands at 132.
Read more »