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Town confirmed its first constructive take a look at of West Nile Virus in a mosquito lure in central San Antonio.
A mosquito pool in San Antonio has examined constructive for West Nile virus, the primary constructive take a look at this yr, Metro Well being introduced on Monday.
The constructive take a look at was collected in a mosquito lure within the north central space of town close to the intersection of West Avenue and Blanco Highway. Town recorded 64 constructive exams for the virus in mosquito swimming pools throughout town in 2024.
The San Antonio Metropolitan Well being District plans to deal with the realm on Wednesday at 3 a.m. and suggested residents to remain indoors whereas sprayers are within the space.
The primary case of West Nile sickness in Texas was recorded on June 24 in a Brazos County resident, in response to state officers. Mosquitos contaminated with West Nile virus can transmit the illness by way of biting.
Most people who find themselves uncovered to the virus don’t get sick. However those that do might expertise fever, headache, nausea, muscle and joint ache. Fewer than 1% of individuals uncovered to the illness endure from West Nile neuroinvasive illness, a probably lethal situation that impacts the nervous system.
State public well being officers recorded 455 circumstances of West Nile illness in Texas in 2024, and 56 deaths.
Officers advise sporting lengthy sleeves and pants, in addition to mosquito repellent, particularly throughout nightfall and daybreak, after they’re extra energetic. Additionally they advise eliminating standing water to forestall mosquitos from laying eggs.
