In what is likely the state's first West Nile virus death of the year, a man in Imperial County died on July 4.
West Nile virus is transmitted by mosquitos. Above, a mosquito trapped by Los Angeles County vector control officers.
The man, who died on July 4, lived in Imperial County and had a history of other health problems, according to county health officials. The“Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the resident that passed away as result of complications with WNV. This local death serves as a reminder to our community of the importance of taking precautions against mosquito bites,” Imperial County health officer Dr. Stephen Munday said in a statement.
West Nile virus, first detected in Uganda, wasn’t introduced to California until 2003. The first time scientists in the state isolated the virus was in mosquitoes in Imperial County. Late last month, state health officials warned that West Nile season was underway and would last through early fall. There is no vaccine for West Nile, nor any specific treatments.
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