L.A. County reports first West Nile virus death this year
LA TimesCulex mosquitoes bite at dawn and dusk and tend to feed off birds, common carriers of West Nile virus. A San Fernando Valley resident is the first person in L.A. County to die this year from West Nile virus, a mosquito-transmitted illness that can cause lethal inflammation in the brain. The L.A. County Department of Public Health reported on Thursday that the patient died from neurological illness caused by severe West Nile. “To the family and friends grieving the loss of a loved one due to West Nile virus, we extend our heartfelt condolences,” said Muntu Davis, L.A. County health officer. “This tragic loss highlights the serious health risks posed by mosquito-borne diseases, such as West Nile virus, dengue, and others.” West Nile virus is the most common mosquito-borne disease that harms residents in L.A. County.
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