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Two North Carolinians dead from West Nile Virus
WRAL • • general
Key Points:
- Two adults in Central North Carolina have died from the West Nile Virus this year, with the CDC reporting 11 additional cases statewide.
- Dr. Cameron Wolfe, an infectious disease expert at Duke Health, noted that many people infected with West Nile Virus may not show symptoms.
- The CDC lists possible symptoms as flu-like, including fever, headache, body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea, and rash.
- To prevent infection, the CDC advises avoiding mosquito bites by using insect repellent, wearing loose-fitting clothing, and staying indoors during peak mosquito activity from dusk to dawn.
