Tweet
Source: https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/ne...fresno-county/
First death from St. Louis Encephalitis confirmed in Fresno County
by: John Houghton
Posted: Sep 23, 2022 / 01:28 PM PDT
Updated: Sep 23, 2022 / 01:29 PM PDT
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Fresno County reported its first positive case and death from St. Louis Encephalitis in 2022, according to the Fresno County Department of Public Health.
Health officials say St. Louis Encephalitis is a mosquito-borne disease caused by the St. Louis Encephalitis virus and can produce inflammation of the brain.
“This positive case and unfortunate death is a strong reminder that everyone should take preventative measures to protect themselves and their families from mosquito bites in order to prevent vector-borne diseases,” says Fresno County Interim Health Officer Dr. Rais Vohra...
First death from St. Louis Encephalitis confirmed in Fresno County
by: John Houghton
Posted: Sep 23, 2022 / 01:28 PM PDT
Updated: Sep 23, 2022 / 01:29 PM PDT
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Fresno County reported its first positive case and death from St. Louis Encephalitis in 2022, according to the Fresno County Department of Public Health.
Health officials say St. Louis Encephalitis is a mosquito-borne disease caused by the St. Louis Encephalitis virus and can produce inflammation of the brain.
“This positive case and unfortunate death is a strong reminder that everyone should take preventative measures to protect themselves and their families from mosquito bites in order to prevent vector-borne diseases,” says Fresno County Interim Health Officer Dr. Rais Vohra...