EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The first death this year from the West Nile Neuroinvasive (WNV) disease has been confirmed by the City of El Paso Department of Public Health in a news release.
City of El Paso confirms first case of Neuroinvasive West Nile Virus
The patient was a man in his 60s with underlying health conditions, according to the city.
“The severe, central nervous system form of West Nile Virus disease is extremely dangerous and can lead to potential complications, disability or even death,” said City-County Health Authority Dr. Hector Ocaranza. “With the recent rain, it is imperative that the public take precautions to reduce the risk of getting infected with WNV by practicing the four Ds to prevent mosquito bites.”
Symptoms of West Nile infection include fever, headache, tiredness, body aches, nausea, vomiting, and swollen lymph glands…