Israel reports 1st human West Nile virus death, Case total now at 10
Israel has reported its first human death from the West Nile virus this season, with ten total cases confirmed. Health and environmental ministries are urging local authorities to increase mosquito eradication efforts and advising the public to take preventative measures against standing water.
Why it matters
The emergence of West Nile virus cases highlights public health risks associated with seasonal climate conditions and the importance of vector control.
In a follow-up on a report last week, the Israel Ministry of Health reports on a person who died after contracting West Nile fever.
The deceased is a 70-year-old man who developed symptoms in mid-July, died after being hospitalized due to complications of the disease.
Since the beginning of the season, ten patients have been diagnosed with the disease so far.
Most of the patients suffered from symptoms typical of the disease, including fever, rash and changes in consciousness. As of today, three of the patients are still hospitalized in good condition. Epidemiological investigations are continuing with the aim of locating the possible place of exposure to mosquitoes.
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) and the increased risk of sexually transmitted infection (STI) coinfections
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