St. Louis Encephalitis -- United States
Fresno County's health department on Friday [17 Sep 2021] announced the 1st case of Saint Louis Encephalitis in the county this year [2021]. It's also the 1st in the state.
The mosquito-borne illness is similar to West Nile because it affects the central nervous system.
It can feel like the flu because symptoms include aches, pains and fever.
Health officials say they are most concerned about the elderly and young kids because it can cause more serious complications.
The community
Read more about it at HealthMap Global Disease Alerts via http://healthmap.org/ln.php?8686060&promed&0
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