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14th Human West Nile Case Reported In Escambia County
October 23, 2012
An additional case of human West Nile Virus was reported Monday in Escambia County, as a mosquito-borne illness alert continues. That brings the total number of diagnosed human West Nile cases to 14 for 2012. One case was fatal.
The Escambia County Health Department said there is “still some risk” that additional persons could become infected with West Nile from mosquito bites.
About one in 150 people infected with West Nile will develop serious illness. Symptoms of infection can range from mild to severe including development of diseases such as meningitis or encephalitis. People with weakened immune systems and individuals over 50 may be at higher risk of the most severe form of the infection.
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