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Placer County reports first human case of West Nile virus

by: Aydian Ahmad Posted: Aug 30, 2023 / 03:16 PM PDT Updated: Aug 30, 2023 / 03:16 PM PDT (FOX40.COM) — The Placer County Mosquito and Vector Control District said that the first human case of West

by: Aydian Ahmad

Posted: Aug 30, 2023 / 03:16 PM PDT

Updated: Aug 30, 2023 / 03:16 PM PDT

(FOX40.COM) — The Placer County Mosquito and Vector Control District said that the first human case of West Nile virus in the county has been reported in Roseville.

As of August 30, the agency has detected the mosquito-transmitted disease in 34 dead birds and 165 mosquito samples. The Placer County Public Health officer, along with other health officials, is urging residents to prevent mosquito bites after reporting the first human case on Wednesday. •Video Above: West Nile virus claims lives in Yolo and Sacramento County

Dr. Rob Oldham, the Placer County interim health officer, said, “While most people with West Nile virus may not feel sick or have mild symptoms, about 1 in 150 infected people develop a serious illness.”

“Taking simple measures to prevent mosquito bites can reduce this risk,” he added.

The district said that although human cases are reported weeks after symptoms begin to show up, the risk for West Nile virus transmission remains high in Placer County.

“We encourage residents to wear an EPA-registered repellent to protect themselves from mosquito bites while we enhance our surveillance efforts and schedule treatments to help lower the risk of disease transmission to people,” said District Manager Joel Buettner.

Officials in Placer County recommend practicing the three D’s to prevent exposure to West Nile virus:

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