The patient, a resident of the county's eastern region, was hospitalized and died from a neuro-invasive disease associated with the virus, officials said.
Los Angeles County health officials have reported the county’s first death this year due to West Nile virus.
The patient, a resident of the eastern region of the county, was hospitalized and died from a neuro-invasive disease associated with the virus, officials announced Friday. No further information was given about the individual or the date of death. County officials have documented a total of 10 cases in the county so far this year, excluding Long Beach and Pasadena, which have their own health departments. The state reported itsThe mosquito-born virus is common in California in summer and early fall. Most people who become infected don’t experience symptoms,, but some may experience fever, muscle aches and tiredness.
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