A California scrub jay has tested positive for West Nile virus in Fairfield, the first case reported so far this year for Solano County, health officials said.
Thus far there haven't been any reported cases this year of human infection from the West Nile virus, said Solano County Public Health Officer Dr. Bela Matyas.
The virus is transmitted to humans and animals through the bite of an infected mosquito after the insects become infected by feeding on birds carrying the virus. While most people infected with the virus do not develop symptoms, health officials say one in five may experience mild flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache, body aches, nausea, vomiting, and swollen lymph glands. Severe neurological disease can occur in about 1 percent of cases, and in rare instances, the infection can be fatal.
The Solano County Department of Health and Social Services, Public Health Division, along with the Solano County Mosquito Abatement District, advised residents to follow public health guidelines to reduce the risk of contracting the mosquito-borne virus as staff conduct surveillance activities in the affected area to control a possible spread.
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