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Teen hospitalized with severe West Nile effects
A 13-year-old boy in Long Beach, California, is hospitalized with a severe case of West Nile Virus, which has resulted in paralysis and loss of bladder and bowel control due to complications involving transverse myelitis. His symptoms progressed from mild flu-like signs to neurological issues, emphasizing the potential seriousness of the disease. There is currently no vaccine or specific treatment for West Nile Virus, and most cases are mild, but severe neuroinvasive cases can cause lasting disabilities. Preventative measures include using EPA-registered insect repellents and eliminating standing water around properties to reduce mosquito breeding.
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