The first human case of West Nile virus in San Joaquin County this year was reported Monday in a 65-year-old Stockton man.
San Joaquin County health officials said the man is an asymptomatic blood donor, which means there is an active transmission of West Nile virus to people in the county.
"It is very important that people take precautions to protect themselves and their families from mosquito bites," said Dr. Karen Furst of the San Joaquin County Health Department.
Health officials said that about one in five people infected with West Nile virus will develop West Nile fever, which has symptoms of headache, fever and fatigue.
People older than 50 have a higher chance of getting sick when infected with the West Nile virus, health officials said.
San Joaquin County health officials said the man is an asymptomatic blood donor, which means there is an active transmission of West Nile virus to people in the county.
"It is very important that people take precautions to protect themselves and their families from mosquito bites," said Dr. Karen Furst of the San Joaquin County Health Department.
Health officials said that about one in five people infected with West Nile virus will develop West Nile fever, which has symptoms of headache, fever and fatigue.
People older than 50 have a higher chance of getting sick when infected with the West Nile virus, health officials said.
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