Mosquitoes that Can Transmit Zika Virus Detected in North Long Beach according to : lbpost

City health officials announced yesterday that mosquitoes that can transmit Zika and other viruses have been detected for the first time in Long Beach. The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services Vector Control Program officials said they detected Aedes aegypti, the type of mosquito that can transmit Zika, dengue and other viruses. "Detecting the mosquitoes early on, before there is local transmission of the disease, will help to prevent Zika from being introduced into the community. "Our goal is to control this mosquito population," said Dr. Anissa Davis, City Health Officer. "Zika virus is transmitted through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito, but can also be transmitted through sexual contact and from a pregnant mother to her baby," city health officials stated.




California officials have warned Long Beach residents that they have detected mosquitoes that can carry the Zika virus in the city for the first time ever. The mosquitoes are vectors of various tropical diseases, including yellow fever, dengue fever, and chikungunya virus, as well as Zika. The Aedes aegypti mosquito is a small, black and white insect that bites during the daytime. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said it had detected Aedes aegypti mosquitoes across the southern United States, from California in the west across and up to Connecticut on the east coast. Long Beach health authorities have advised residents to take steps to avoid mosquito bites and to report any daytime biting by mosquitoes to the city's Zika hotline on (562) 570-7907.

Zika-Carrying Mosquitoes Detected In Long Beach: How To Avoid The Zika Virus

The authorities are currently working together to determine the extent to which the Zika-carrying mosquitoes have spread. According to the Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), this is the first time that the Zika-carrying mosquito has been detected in the region. The Zika virus is known to cause several cognitive disorders in the unborn child and can even lead to Guillain Barre Syndrome. The mosquitoes were found in the Northern part of Long Beach, where mosquito control is under the jurisdiction of Compton Creek Mosquito Abatement District (CMAD). These precautions would go a long way in preventing the Zika virus from spreading in a community.


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