2023-08-09 20:43:37
The Regional Health Agency (ARS) has announced 7 positive cases of West Nile virus in Gironde since the end of July.
This Wednesday, August 9, the ARS indicated “ seven indigenous human cases” contaminated with the West Nile virus in Gironde. It is ” a first” for New Aquitaine, because usually it is rather the areas around the Mediterranean, including Paca and Occitanie, which are exposed to this virus.
West Nile virus: The number of cases continues to climb in Gironde
Regarding the seven Girondin cases indicated by the ARS, four are “confirmed” while the other three are “waiting for confirmation”. The first case in this region was detected in Bordeaux at the end of last July and the last contamination was detected on August 09. Faced with these contaminations in unusual areas, concern is mounting. The ARS has thus given some recommendations as to how to protect oneself once morest this virus and has also indicated the preventive actions to be taken in order not to let it take hold.
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how to protect yourself?
West Nile virus? Quesaco? The introduction of this virus is through migratory birds from Africa. Transmission takes place through the skin following a bite from the Culex mosquito, a species belonging to the family of the tiger mosquito. According to the ARS, the virus is not transmitted from person to person, the contamination of mosquitoes operates “exclusively in contact with infected birds”. In 80% of cases, the infection is asymptomatic, but it can also cause a flu-like state, a rash or neurological disorders. To avoid dealing with it, the ARS recommends protecting yourself by wearing loose clothing, especially in the evening, because the Culex mosquito “stings especially at sunset and at night”. In addition, a mosquito net and “repellents in the evening” are welcome to protect themselves. It is also necessary to avoidlet the water stagnate”.
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