Northern Cyprus reports West Nile virus case

Northern Cyprus reports West Nile virus case

Published October 04,2023


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The Health Ministry of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) on Wednesday reported a case of West Nile virus case within the capital Lefkosa.

The virus is most frequently transmitted to people by the chunk of culex mosquitoes, the ministry mentioned in a written assertion.

There is not any vaccine or drug therapy for the an infection, and folks with signs could expertise nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, pores and skin redness, and extreme swelling of the lymph nodes, the assertion added.

The ministry mentioned it has taken the required measures towards the submicroscopic infectious agent and mosquito spraying has continued constantly.

Mosquitoes carrying the virus transmit it to people and animals, and there’s no human-to-human transmission, it added.

The assertion additional mentioned it is vitally necessary to get protected towards the virus, urging residents to regularly empty the waters collected beneath pots, containers and tires, and decorative pool waters of their houses to forestall mosquito copy.

Source: www.anews.com.tr