Three people in California died of West Nile fever
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The California Department of Public Health confirmed three deaths from West Nile virus, the first in 2017.
This is the peak period of the spread of this disease transmitted by mosquitoes, writes SF Gate.
The virus does not pose a serious risk for most people, but can affect about 1% of patients in whom it causes serious neurological disorders.
The Department reported that the three people who died were residents of Kern, Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties.
Overall, in 2017, the agency recorded 87 cases of West Nile virus in 13 districts of California.
The most susceptible to the virus are the elderly, as well as those who suffer from diabetes and hypertension.
The best way to prevent infection is to avoid mosquito bites.
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