Another tragedy has struck Sevilla with the recent news of a new death due to the West Nile virus. This latest case brings the total to eight fatalities since the beginning of the summer, according to the latest report from the Ministry of Health and Consumption of the Junta de Andalucía.
Although details about the identity of the latest victim have been kept confidential, it has been stressed that he suffered from pre-existing conditions , a circumstance that has been common among most of the deceased.
In the same week that this loss was reported, eight new infections were reported in several localities in the province of Sevilla, including La Campana, Los Palacios and Villafranca, Coria del Río and Mairena del Aljarafe ...
It is important for citizens to be informed about the symptoms and transmission mechanisms of the virus. West Nile fever is a disease that is spread mainly through infected mosquitoes of the genus CulexThese insects acquire the virus by feeding on infected birds, which creates a transmission cycle that can be devastating to public health.
Following the recent infections, Public Health surveillance and control actions have been initiated in accordance with the West Nile Fever Program in Andalucía, with the aim of reducing the risk of future transmissions.
The implementation of preventive measures is critical. The City Council has issued a statement urging the population to take precautions both at an individual and environmental level to avoid mosquito bites.
Although many people infected with the virus do not show symptoms, in certain circumstances, especially in older people or those with compromised immune systems, it can result in severe complications, such as encephalitis or meningitis.
Climate change also plays a crucial role in the spread of West Nile virus. Rising temperatures and rising water levels create an environment conducive to the proliferation of mosquitoes carrying the virus.
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