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Posted on 06/05/2009 10:53:51 AM PDT by nickcarraway
Two dead crows found in Sunnyvale and San Jose have tested positive for West Nile virus, the first infected birds in Santa Clara County this year.
The birds, discovered last week, were in the West San Jose area near Bongate Court and Latimer Avenue and in Sunnyvale near Orleans Drive, north of Highway 237. So far, no human West Nile virus cases have been found in Santa Clara County and the Vector Control District is collecting adult mosquitoes weekly for testing. In addition, the district is following patterns of where the dead birds are found in an effort to identify areas of increased risk of human transmission of the virus. Transmitted by mosquito bites, West Nile virus can cause mild to severe flulike symptoms, such as fever, headache and body aches, and in severe cases, significant neurological symptoms or even death. The elderly and those with compromised immune systems are most susceptible.
To reduce the risk of being bitten by mosquitoes or contracting the virus, residents are urged to eliminate all standing water that can support mosquito breeding; avoid spending time outside at dawn or the early sunset hours when mosquitoes are most active; and apply insect repellent and make sure that doors and windows have tightfitting screens.
(Excerpt) Read more at mercurynews.com ...
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