Tips to avoid contracting Nile fever

Written By ندى ماهر عبدربه on 2024/07/30

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.

<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">Weather of Arabia - The Jordanian Ministry of Health announced, today, Monday, the registration of the first case of West Nile fever through the fever monitoring program, where the case was diagnosed in the central laboratories of the Ministry of Health.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The Secretary-General of the Ministry of Health for Primary Health Care and Epidemics, Dr. Raed Al-Shaboul, stated that the registered case is a 6-year-old girl who is in a stable health condition and is recovering under medical supervision.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> You may also be interested in:</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a href="https://www.arabiaweather.com/ar/content/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%B1%D8%AF%... | Recording the first case of West Nile fever</a> </p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/uploads-2020/%D9%86%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%A6%D8%AD%20%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%AC%D9%86%D8%A8%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%A8%D8%A9%20%D8%A8%D8%AD%D9%85%D9%89%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%86%D9%8A%D9%84.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 534px;" /></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> What is West Nile fever?</h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The Culex mosquito is the main vector of the West Nile fever virus. This mosquito lives in areas with warm, humid climates, and is often found near stagnant water such as ponds and swamps where it lays its eggs.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> West Nile fever affects humans and some other animals, and its symptoms include fever, headache, and body aches, and in some cases it may develop into encephalitis or meningitis, which may lead to serious complications.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Tips to prevent West Nile fever</h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> It is recommended to avoid infested areas that contain stagnant water or swamps where mosquitoes breed, and to use mosquito nets when sleeping, especially in open or non-air-conditioned areas. It is also recommended to install nets on windows to prevent mosquitoes from entering homes, get rid of any stagnant water around the house, and use mosquito repellent devices. Wear long clothes that cover the body.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> See also:</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a href="https://www.arabiaweather.com/ar/content/%D8%A8%D8%B9%D8%AF-%D8%AA%D8%AD... warnings of its spread... What is West Nile fever?</a></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a href="https://www.arabiaweather.com/ar/content/%D8%AA%D9%82%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%B1-... Everything you need to know about West Nile fever and how to protect yourself from it</a></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><hr /><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Sources:</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Websites</p>

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