Kern County Public Health has confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus in the county this year, prompting health officials to remind residents about prevention measures.
Dr. Shikha Mishra, an infectious disease specialist with Kern Medical, says approximately 80% of patients who contract West Nile virus remain asymptomatic, meaning they may not even be aware they have it.
“For West Nile, the season typically runs from July to October, and approximately 80% of patients who contract the disease remain asymptomatic, meaning they may not even be aware they have it,” Mishra said…