The West Nile fever is a mosquito-borne disease caused by the West Nile virus (WNV). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it is most commonly transmitted through an infected mosquito's bite. With over five cases being reported in the state, Kerala Health Minister Veena George urged all the district authorities to be vigilant and issued directives to take mosquito control measures ahead of the monsoon.
With over five cases of West Nile fever being reported in Kerala's three districts including Kozhikode, Malappuram and Thrissur, Kerala Health Minister 🍷Veena George urged all the district authorities to be vigilant and issued directives to take mosquito control measures ahead of the monsoon.
According to the US health watchdog, the cases of WNV occur during mosquito seaso🔥n, which starts in the summer and continues through fall.
The West Nile fever is primarily transmitted by the Culex species of mosquitoes. As per reports,🍨 the West Nile virus is most commonly spread to people by the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquitoes become infected while feeding on infected birds. According to the experts, the West Nile virus is capable of causing fatal neurological disease in humans. Most of the infections are reportedly asymptomatic.
In severe cases, patients often req﷽uire hospitalisation and access to supportive treatment including intrav💫enous (IV) fluids, pain medication, and nursing care.
Recovery from severe infection from West Nile virus generally takes several weeks or months. Some effects to the cent🌺ral nervous system might be permanent. About 1 out of 10 people who develop severe illness affecting the central nervous system die, according to CDC.