Insects and dead birds in Sacramento County have recently tested positive for West Nile Virus, according to the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District. Officials said the six mosquito samples and three dead birds that were tested were primarily collected in Carmichael, but West Nile Virus activity has also been detected in Sacramento’s Tahoe Park area. With temperatures increasing during the summer months, mosquito populations are expected to increase, raising the threat of West Nile Virus in the region, the district said. Symptoms of the virus can show up two to six days after a bite from an infected mosquito. Up to 20% of those infected with West Nile could experience fever, body aches, a headache or nausea. While most cases can resolve within days to weeks, more serious cases can lead to neurological effects, hospitalization or even death.“These positive mosquito samples and birds serve as an important reminder that residents should take steps now to reduce mosquito breeding around their homes and protect themselves from mosquito bites,” said district manager Gary Goodman. The district said it will continue to monitor West Nile Activity through widespread mosquito trapping and testing, along with performing ground treatments in areas where mosquitoes carrying the virus have been found. See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel
Insects and dead birds in Sacramento County have recently tested positive for West Nile Virus, according to the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District.
Officials said the six mosquito samples and three dead birds that were tested were primarily collected in Carmichael, but West Nile Virus activity has also been detected in Sacramento’s Tahoe Park area.
With temperatures increasing during the summer months, mosquito populations are expected to increase, raising the threat of West Nile Virus in the region, the district said.
Symptoms of the virus can show up two to six days after a bite from an infected mosquito. Up to 20% of those infected with West Nile could experience fever, body aches, a headache or nausea. While most cases can resolve within days to weeks, more serious cases can lead to neurological effects, hospitalization or even death.
“These positive mosquito samples and birds serve as an important reminder that residents should take steps now to reduce mosquito breeding around their homes and protect themselves from mosquito bites,” said district manager Gary Goodman.
The district said it will continue to monitor West Nile Activity through widespread mosquito trapping and testing, along with performing ground treatments in areas where mosquitoes carrying the virus have been found.
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