West Nile Virus cases transmitted by mosquitoes are on the agenda once again. Ministry of Health, health professional organizations and experts, By warning citizens about the virus spread by mosquitoes, recommends taking necessary precautions. Alright, Was West Nile Virus seen in Turkey?? What is West Nile virus?, What are the symptoms??
West Nile Virus infection, which was first seen in Turkey in 2010, It was also detected this year. Ministry of Health, In his statement in August, he stated that six people had been diagnosed with the infection.. No new official statement was made after this.. Experts state that there will be many cases across Türkiye in 2024, based on information from the field..West Nile Virus Infection, can cause neurological diseases and death in humans, It is a viral disease that is often transmitted to humans by the bites of infected mosquitoes..The causative agent of the disease is an RNA virus belonging to the Flavivirus genus of the Flaviviridae family.. West Nile Virus (BNV)In the life cycle of, wild birds are the main host. Mosquitoes sucking blood from birds, disease agent to humans, to some mammals (like a horse) and carry it to wild birds. However, since the infection in humans and horses progresses with low viremia, they cannot infect other mosquitoes., Therefore, they accidentally enter the cycle and become the final host..WNV first 1937 It was isolated from a woman in the West Nile region of Uganda in. in birds (crows and doves), for the first time 1953 It was identified in the Nile Delta in 1999. Human infections related to the disease, in many countries around the world 50 has been seen for more than a year. Illness, mostly africa, Europe, Middle East, Occurs in North America and Western Asia. 2018 It has been reported that there has been an increase in the number of cases in the European Region and neighboring countries in.Incubation period of West Nile Virus Infection 3-14 it's day. Fever as symptoms of illness, headache, weakness, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea, skin rash, muscle tremors and convulsions, somnolence, While coma may occur, death rarely occurs. Neurological disease and death are more common in older patients.Treatment, It is in the form of supportive treatment and is aimed at the symptoms of the disease.. There is no vaccine for humans to prevent the disease. The disease is not transmitted from person to person directly or through contact..To Protect From Disease;Precautions should be taken against mosquito bites:During hours when mosquitoes are active (after sunset) Do not stay too long in open areas, Covered clothing should be worn if staying,Fly screens should be installed on windows and doors,Mosquito nets should be used, especially during periods when there are many flies.,Indoor environments, fan to circulate air, Devices such as air conditioners should be used. Mosquito breeding areas should be destroyed.:Rubber wheel interiors, tin cans, empty flower pots, Water accumulation in places where mosquitoes can easily breed, such as water barrels, should be prevented and maintained.,Water in containers and toys that collect water should be emptied., should be turned upside down when not in use,Animal waterers and troughs should be cleaned regularly, The water inside should be changed at least three times a week.,Open septic tanks should be closed. Small puddles near houses should be dried..
