We did an outdoor craft show 2 1/2 weeks ago and camped for 2 days. I used plenty of insect repellent, yet 48 hrs after getting home I began feeling unwell.
Now after 2 weeks of flu symptoms,headache, muscle pain, fevers and chills with extreme fatigue, my doctor is sending me for testing for West Nile Virus.
Here's some information from Public Health of Canada.
West Nile virus - Protect Yourself!
West Nile virus is a virus mainly transmitted to people through the bite of an infected mosquito.
Mosquitoes transmit the virus after becoming infected by feeding on the blood of birds which carry the virus.
Most people infected with the virus have no symptoms or they have flu-like symptoms. Sometimes though, the virus can cause severe illness, resulting in hospitalization and even death so it is important to know the symptoms of illness related to infection and how to minimize your risk, especially if virus activity is reported in an area near you.
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/wn-no/index-eng.php
Am hoping they can figure this out soon. Want to feel better.
Karen
No comments:
Post a Comment