According to public health officials, a sample drawn from a mosquito trap in the San Fernando Valley confirmed the presence of West Nile virus in mosquitoes in LA County.
Los Angeles County health officials have confirmed the first positive sample of West Nile virus drawn from a mosquito trap. The sample was collected from a trap in the Winnetka area of the San Fernando Valley, which marks the first positive sample reported in the area this year.
There is no human vaccine for the virus, so residents are urged to be proactive against mosquito bites by wearing repellant. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends products that contain the active ingredients DEET, Picaridin, IR3535 or Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus. Those who do become infected with the virus will generally experience no or mild symptoms that include fever, muscle aches and fatigue.
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