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One hundred or more specifically to one in one hundred ten people who contract the disease from West Nile virus from mosquitoes get very very ill with severe neurological.
West Nile Virus is a virus that infects humans, birds, horses and mosquitoes. West Nile Virus has been found in 47 states in the United States. Prevention is always the best method of attack.
The best way to avoid infection with West Nile virus is to reduce the number of mosquitoes around your home and neighborhood. First get rid of stagnant water in ponds, birdbaths, buckets, plastic wading pools and old tires, where mosquitoes can breed prolifically and. Local hardware stores carry products to keep deadly mosquitoes breeding in small ponds. Next make sure the repair of cracks in the windows and porches and patios. It is best to stay indoors during dawn, dusk and the early hours of the Later, when mosquito populations are abundant. Doing outdoor mosquitoes to these high-risk period in time, it is best to wear socks and shoes, long pants - No shorts, no matter what heat and a long sleeve - no short sleeve shirts. Loose installation, instead of tight clothing, and light clothing rather than dark colors, always is better.
If you must go outdoors, use insect repellent containing DEEY. Apply mosquito repellent containing DEET freely according to the instructions on the label of a mosquito repellent. If you have to apply mosquito repellent to children better contact your doctor or medical professional.
West Nile virus is often transmitted by mosquitoes, mosquitoes become infected by biting birds that carry West Nile virus. People can contract the virus West Nile when an infected mosquito bites them. All it takes is a bit of a lone mosquito. The bite of misfortune happens more often in the warmer months spring, summer and fall. Fortunately, you can not get West Nile virus that goes from your dog or cat or another person.
If 140 people are infected with West Nile virus 110 people may have the disease and yet be well and have no effect. Thirty people become mildly ill. A person with severe West Nile disease get very very sick with meningitis or encephalitis, swelling of the brain very serious disorders.
About 20 percent of people develop a mild infection called West Nile fever. The signs and symptoms of West Nile fever include:
• Skin rash
• Headache
• Fever
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Back pain
• Muscle
• Lack of appetite
• Swollen lymph nodes
West Nile fever generally lasts only three to six days.
However, some people remain in their West Nile fever with encephalitis or severe menaginitis. The symptoms you find may include:
• High fever
• Severe headache
• Stiff neck
• Disorientation or confusion
• Stupor or coma
• Tremors or muscle spasms
• Signs and symptoms of Parkinson's disease
• Lack of coordination
• Seizures
• Pain
• Partial paralysis or sudden weakness
Encephalitis and meningitis brain can continue for weeks and weeks. The paralysis may be permanent.
West Nile Virus has been found in 47 states fully the United States. The worst area of incidence of West Nile virus is California followed by Arizona, Colorado and Texas. West Nile Virus is not a joke. Be alert to the dozens of dead birds in your area. A mosquito bite fever West Nile infected can change your life for the worse. Protect yourself.
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