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  • NC boy nearly dies after contracting La Crosse virus from mosquito bite

    Source: http://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/nc-...bite/421409113


    NC boy nearly dies after contracting La Crosse virus from mosquito bite
    Updated: Aug 11, 2016 - 7:45 PM

    CHARLOTTE, N.C. - A North Carolina boy is fighting for his life at Levine Children?s hospital in Charlotte after he was bitten by a mosquito.

    In June, JJ Wise, 11, from Burnsville, got a headache that didn't seem to go away.

    His mother said he started talking nonsense and also had a manic episode.

    After numerous hospital visits and tests, doctors finally determined he contracted both La Crosse encephalitis virus and enterovirus.

    He suffered a stroke and was put in an induced coma...

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    La Crosse encephalitis virus (LACV) is transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito. Most cases of LACV disease occur in the upper Midwestern and mid-Atlantic and southeastern states (see map). Many people infected with LACV have no apparent symptoms. Among people who become ill, initial symptoms include fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, and tiredness. Some of those who become ill develop severe neuroinvasive disease (disease that affects the nervous system). Severe LACV disease often involves encephalitis (an inflammation of the brain) and can include seizures, coma, and paralysis. Severe disease occurs most often in children under the age of 16. In rare cases, long-term disability or death can result from La Crosse encephalitis. There is no specific treatment for LACV infection-- care is based on symptoms. If you or a family member have symptoms of severe LACV disease or any symptoms causing you concern, consult a healthcare provider for proper diagnosis.
    The best way to reduce your risk of infection with LACV or other mosquito-borne viruses is to prevent mosquito bites. Use insect repellent, wear long sleeves, long pants and socks or even stay indoors while mosquitoes are most active. The mosquitoes that spread LACV are most active during the daytime.

    Information on La Crosse encephalitis. Provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.


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