Mosquitoes Are Back

As overnight temperatures rise, Culex mosquitoes begin to hatch. They can carry the West Nile virus, which infected more than 420 people in California last year, killing 19 of them.

Another kind of mosquito is being tested for dengue virus after two people in Los Angeles County contracted the virus last fall, the first locally acquired cases in California. Both people survived.

Continue reading to learn more about protecting yourself against mosquitoes, written by Jackie Fortiér.

LAist: Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes Are Back

As overnight temperatures rise, Culex mosquitoes begin to hatch. They can carry the West Nile virus, which infected more than 420 people in California last year, killing 19 of them.

Another kind of mosquito is being tested for dengue virus after two people in Los Angeles County contracted the virus last fall, the first locally acquired cases in California. Both people survived.

Continue reading to learn more about protecting yourself against mosquitoes, written by Jackie Fortiér.

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Senior Health Reporter
Jackie Fortier
I cover health in Southern California and the health care industry in the Los Angeles area.
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LAist: Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes Are Back

As overnight temperatures rise, Culex mosquitoes begin to hatch. They can carry the West Nile virus, which infected more than 420 people in California last year, killing 19 of them.

Another kind of mosquito is being tested for dengue virus after two people in Los Angeles County contracted the virus last fall, the first locally acquired cases in California. Both people survived.

Continue reading to learn more about protecting yourself against mosquitoes, written by Jackie Fortiér.

Photo thumbnail Blog Author
Senior Health Reporter
Jackie Fortier
I cover health in Southern California and the health care industry in the Los Angeles area.
Media Mentions
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