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SAN DIEGO 性视界传媒� Two dead crows recently collected in routine monitoring from Lemon Grove tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting County environmental health officials to remind people to protect themselves from mosquitoes that can transmit the virus to people, San Diego County Health Department said.

The positive tests mark the first West Nile virus聽cases detected in the county this year. There have been no reported human cases in San Diego County this year.

However, West Nile virus remains a potentially deadly threat. And County officials said people should continue to follow the County性视界传媒檚 性视界传媒淧revent, Protect, Report性视界传媒� guidelines to protect themselves from mosquitoes. Those include finding and dumping out standing water around homes to keep mosquitoes from breeding, the agency said.

West Nile virus is mainly a bird disease, but it can be transmitted to humans by several types of mosquitoes if they feed on an infected bird and then bite people.

Some people who become infected can suffer symptoms including headache, fever, nausea, fatigue, skin rash, or swollen glands. But in rare cases, West Nile virus can make people extremely ill and even kill them.

Protecting against mosquitoes is always important in San Diego County.

County officials said people can help protect themselves from mosquito-borne illnesses by following the County性视界传媒檚 性视界传媒淧revent, Protect, Report性视界传媒� guidelines.

Dump out or remove any item inside or outside of homes that can hold water性视界传媒攚hether from rain or landscape irrigation. Those things can include plant saucers, rain barrels, buckets, garbage cans, toys, old tires and wheelbarrows. Mosquito fish, available for free by contacting the Vector Control Program, may be used to control mosquito breeding in backyard water sources such as stagnant swimming pools, ponds, fountains and horse troughs.

Protect yourself from mosquito-borne illnesses by wearing long sleeves and pants or use insect repellent when outdoors. Use insect repellent that contains DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, para-menthane-diol, 2-undecanone or IR3535. Make sure screens on windows and doors are in good condition and secured to keep insects out.

Report increased mosquito activity, unmaintained green swimming pools, and other mosquito-breeding sources, as well as dead bird性视界传媒攃rows, ravens, jays, hawks and owls性视界传媒攖o the County Vector Control Program.