DUBLIN, CA — A case of West Nile Virus was recently detected in Dublin near Tamarack Drive and Brighton Drive, the city announced.
The disease is spread by mosquitos to humans and animals like birds or horses. It can lead to fevers, headaches, stiff neck, rashes, swollen lymph nodes, or even seizures, paralysis or comas in more extreme cases.
Residents who notice mosquitos in Alameda County are asked to contact the Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District at 510-783-7744or by reporting it online. Residents are also encouraged to protect themselves by:
- Getting rid of standing water around their homes at least once a eek
- Reporting any dead birds
- Wearing insect repellent with long sleeve and pants
- Limiting outdoor activities around dawn and dusk, when mosquitos are most active
On Friday, the Contra Costa County Mosquito and Vector Control District announced that a crow in Walnut Creek tested positive for the disease. Santa Clara and Solano counties have also reported infected birds.
The Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District also reported finding two adult Aedes aegypti mosquitos in two sites in Livermore August 8. The mosquito is not native to California, and can spread diseases such as dengue, Zika, and yellow fever. It is an aggressive mosquito that bites throughout the day, often near the ankles. A larva for the mosquito was also found in a trap at the Alameda County Fairgrounds.
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