Dallas County Reports 19th Human Case Of West Nile Virus

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) - Dallas County reported its 19th human case of West Nile virus this season, and it is the second case in the same ZIP code this month.

The patient lives in the 75243 ZIP code, which is located east of U.S. Highway 75, between Royal Lane and Spring Valley Road.

He or she was diagnosed with the more serious West Nile neuroinvasive disease, according to Dallas County Health and Human Services.

For medical confidentiality and personal privacy reasons, further information is not expected to be released about the patient.

Symptoms of West Nile neuroinvasive disease include neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness and paralysis. The neuroinvasive form of the disease can be deadly.

Earlier this month, another person living in the same ZIP code was diagnosed with the 15th human case of West Nile virus this season.

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Dusk and Dawn: Stay inside if possible — mosquitoes are most active during dusk and dawn.
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