First Human Case of West Nile Virus in Pennsylvania for 2024 Reported: Precautions Urged in Baldwin Borough, Allegheny County

Baldwin Borough, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania United States of America
70-80% of people infected with West Nile virus do not develop symptoms, most recover on their own.
Allegheny County Health Department announced insecticide spraying would take place in affected areas on Wednesday night.
First human case of West Nile Virus in Pennsylvania for 2024 reported in Baldwin Borough, Allegheny County.
Less than 1% of infected individuals develop severe symptoms such as brain inflammation.
No further information about patient's identity or condition released.
Person hospitalized after testing positive for West Nile virus.
Residents encouraged to remove standing water from yards and use insect repellent.
Six city neighborhoods in Pittsburgh tested positive for West Nile virus with mosquitoes carrying it.
First Human Case of West Nile Virus in Pennsylvania for 2024 Reported: Precautions Urged in Baldwin Borough, Allegheny County

First Human Case of West Nile Virus in Pennsylvania for 2024 Reported in Baldwin Borough, Allegheny County

A person has been hospitalized after testing positive for West Nile virus in Baldwin Borough, Allegheny County. This marks the first human case of the virus reported in Pennsylvania for 2024 and the first case reported in Allegheny County.

According to reports from various sources, including the Allegheny County Health Department and local news outlets, the patient was outside frequently and displayed symptoms of fever and weakness. No further information about the patient's identity or condition has been released for privacy reasons.

The first human case of West Nile virus in Pennsylvania for 2024 comes after six city neighborhoods in Pittsburgh tested positive for the virus, with mosquitoes found to carry it. The Allegheny County Health Department announced that insecticide spraying would take place in these areas on Wednesday night.

The CDC reports that between 70 to 80 percent of people who are infected with West Nile virus do not develop symptoms at all, and most people with symptoms recover on their own. However, less than 1% of infected individuals develop severe symptoms such as brain inflammation.

To prevent the spread of West Nile virus, residents are encouraged to remove standing water in their yards and use insect repellent on exposed skin. Open windows and doors should have screens to keep mosquitoes out, and complaints about stagnant water can be reported online.

The last time there was a human case of the virus in Allegheny County was in the fall of 2023, when an 80-year-old female resident died after contracting it. The county saw only one case detected in Allegheny County throughout all of 2023.

The first human case of West Nile virus for Pennsylvania in 2024 serves as a reminder to residents to take precautions against mosquito bites and eliminate standing water from their properties. The Allegheny County Health Department urges residents to protect themselves and their families by following these guidelines.

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  • Further information about the patient's age, gender, or occupation is not provided.
  • No confirmation if the patient is a resident of Baldwin Borough.

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Health Department: Person hospitalized for West Nile virus in Allegheny County

WTAE News Channel 4 Raquel Ciampi Tuesday, 16 July 2024 19:41
  • Unique Points
    • A person in Baldwin Borough, Allegheny County tested positive for West Nile virus and was hospitalized.
    • This is the first human case of West Nile virus in Allegheny County for 2024.
    • It is also the first case in Pennsylvania for 2024.
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Allegheny County resident hospitalized with West Nile virus

CBS News Site: https://www.cbsnews.com/articles/about-us/ Madeline Bartos Wednesday, 17 July 2024 03:40
  • Unique Points
    • A Baldwin resident in Allegheny County has been hospitalized with the first human case of West Nile virus in Pennsylvania this year.
    • The patient experienced fever and weakness, leading to hospitalization.
  • Accuracy
    • ]A person in Baldwin Borough, Allegheny County tested positive for West Nile virus and was hospitalized.[
    • This is the first human case of West Nile virus in Allegheny County for 2024.
    • It is also the first case in Pennsylvania for 2024.
    • Less than 1% of people infected with West Nile virus develop severe symptoms.
    • 70% to 80% of people do not develop symptoms at all.
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100%

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Pa.’s first human case of West Nile virus this year reported in Baldwin Borough

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Hanna Webster Tuesday, 16 July 2024 00:00
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    • Pennsylvania's first human case of West Nile virus in 2024 reported from a Baldwin Borough resident.
    • The patient displayed signs of fever and weakness, leading to hospitalization.
    • Mosquitoes in six city neighborhoods tested positive for West Nile virus.
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  • Deception (100%)
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97%

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Areas Of Pittsburgh To Be Sprayed To Thwart West Nile Virus Threat

Patch Media Partners LLC Eric Heyl Monday, 08 July 2024 15:32
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    • Several Pittsburgh neighborhoods, including Baldwin, Beltzhoover-Knoxville and Sheraden-Corliss, will be treated for mosquitos on Wednesday.
    • Zenivex E20, a low-risk insecticide not harmful to humans or pets, will be used for the treatments.
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