Third Death from West Nile Virus Reported in Utah
A Carbon County man is the third Utah
resident to die this year from West Nile virus, the state
Department of Health said. August 31st, 2006 @ 3:34pm
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My kids were raised in the Pacific Northwest, where spinal meningitis is very common. One day I took my young daughter in to a respected clinic with all the symptoms of meningitis and was told I was a hysterical mom and to take the child home; she just has the flu. Another mom was told the same thing by another clinic and her child died two weeks later.
I hope physicians, clinics, and hospital emergency rooms take patients presenting with the symptoms of West Nile seriously.
If you think there is even a remote possibility that you have contracted West Nile don't be intimidated by thoughtless, busy doctors: seek medical attention right away.
I hope physicians, clinics, and hospital emergency rooms take patients presenting with the symptoms of West Nile seriously.
If you think there is even a remote possibility that you have contracted West Nile don't be intimidated by thoughtless, busy doctors: seek medical attention right away.
I'm so sorry you lost a loved one.
This frightens me because I have such a bad allergic reaction to mosquito bites in general.
This frightens me because I have such a bad allergic reaction to mosquito bites in general.
explain to me, Mr. Naive, why the media harps on West Nile Virus? Not to sound insensitive to the victims that have died, but why is 3 people dying from the virus headline news? How many people die from cancer everyday? How many people die from Hepatitis? How many people die from AIDS, Pneumonia, strokes, etc? I just don't see why the media goes nuts everytime 1 person dies from the disease? Is this really an epidemic? Or is this just something the media is harping on for ratings and to give us poor sheep something to be afraid of? I'm far more concerned about getting cancer than West Nile. When thousands have West Nile and are dying isn't that when KSL should be reporting about it? I'm sure I'll get some insults but I would really like to know.
@James D. - You are correct in stating that many people die every day from illness and disease. The media does give out warnings all the time on cancer statistics and taking care of yourself, wearing seat belts, and eating healthy to lower your risks. I believe this is just another way to let people know that the virus is here and to use some precaution when you are out in an area with mosquitos. Just like wearing a seatbelt when you drive. One death from anything that could be prevented in any way is too many. If it saves a few people well worth the space on KSK. It is also one thing to be aware and another to be paranoid. You can only control your destiny to a certain point.
@James D. - your answer would be simply this.....there is nothing you can do to prevent getting cancer, or pneumonia, or from having a stroke that is as easy as spraying a little deet on yourself to prevent mosquitos from biting you. Or just staying inside away from mosquitos after dusk. What a simple answer huh.....I bet you wish you could of thought that one up on your own!
@James D. - James, true, one or two people dying every year from the virus isn't a big deal. The reason its being so heavily reported is because the trend is increasing. If you know anything about things that compound, this could be a MASSIVE problem in the future. Its a good thing that they are taking the matter seriously now while we may still be able to get the problem under control.
@James D. - The reason to inform people is so they will be careful. I doubt I am going to get bit by cancer or bit by aids if I am sitting in my back yard.
I am however at risk of getting bit by a mosquito!
Was it that hard to figure out?
I am however at risk of getting bit by a mosquito!
Was it that hard to figure out?
@James D. - I agree with you James, although I think we're in the minority on this topic. Watching the news these days is just a fun-filled frenzy of all the things that can hurt you, make you sick or kill you - makes us all a bunch of worry-warts. It's amazing that we survived as kids in the sixties and seventies. As a kid, I grew up on the wild side - I rode my bike without a helmet, played with mercury from broken thermometers, etc. Now I choose to continue that "wild, risky life in the fastlane" -- for me personally, thanks but no thanks to the bike helmets, hand sanitizers or deet. Livin' on the edge...
Probably because west nile isnt as common as cancer and aids and all of that. Its also so much easier to get west nile then any of that. Not insulting you I just dont know why you think that way.
@Sarah P. - I don't agree. Ask someone who takes care of themselves and gets cancer for no reason which is easier to get. Cancer occurs for reasons unknown. When hundreds of thousands of lives are affected by cancer vs. dozens by West Nile, I question your thoughts on West Nile being easier to catch.
I appreciate your comment, Cindy. It had merit and I appreciate your thoughts. It is nice to be warned of a disease and the potential dangers but I don't think KSL needs to make it headline news everytime someone dies from the disease. They do that for fear factor and to have something to stir the pot with.
I appreciate your comment, Cindy. It had merit and I appreciate your thoughts. It is nice to be warned of a disease and the potential dangers but I don't think KSL needs to make it headline news everytime someone dies from the disease. They do that for fear factor and to have something to stir the pot with.
K your just being dumb. I know someone who has it right now and that is just crazy to me to think they have something like this.
If you dont like that KSL talks about this then freakin dont read about it and post comments on it.
If you dont like that KSL talks about this then freakin dont read about it and post comments on it.
Condolences to the family that lost a loved one to this illness.
A year ago I came down with WNV. I was sick and out of work for three weeks. In those three weeks I lost 20+ pounds. It took me two or three months after I was "better" for me to feel like I was over the illness and to regain my strength.
Before I got the virus I had a cavalier attitude. I thought, "Hey, only 20% of the people have any symptoms and only 1 - 2% die from it. Those aren't such bad odds." So I would go outside after dark and sit on my porch and enjoy the moon and the stars. I thought, I don't have to worry. This won't happen to me. Boy was I wrong.
So what was it like? Well, it started out with a low grade fever (100 - 101 degrees) and a general yucky feeling. I didn't feel overly sick but I didn't feel very good either. It went away for a couple of days. Then it hit me hard. I had muscle tremblors in my legs. The muscles in my legs would twitch uncontrollably. I had intense pain in my pelvis area and my legs hurt to my bones. I went to the doctor and he checked my prostrate for cancer. "Nice and small!!" And the fever hit as well. It ranged from 101 to 104 degrees. I was taking Tylenol and Motrin to keep my fever down, but it would never completely break. I lost all desire to eat and didn't eat for several days. I would get up and was very weak and wobbly. I was nauseated and had diarrhea. I started to think to myself if this was going to be the end of my life or what. I wondered if I would make it through the problem. At the time the ER drew blood and were going to test me for WNV (this got delayed several days), but I didn't actually know that I had the virus. Finally I forced myself to eat (to gain strength to fight the virus). Finally the fever broke and I gradually started to get better. It took me a week of no fever before I felt strong enough to go back to work. And I still had the pain in my legs for several weeks after that.
So, do I go out side any more to watch the moon and stars? Absolutely not. It isn't worth it.
The older you are, the worse off you are. The news makes a big deal about it because it is completely preventable. If you want to go through hell, get a bad case of WNV.
A year ago I came down with WNV. I was sick and out of work for three weeks. In those three weeks I lost 20+ pounds. It took me two or three months after I was "better" for me to feel like I was over the illness and to regain my strength.
Before I got the virus I had a cavalier attitude. I thought, "Hey, only 20% of the people have any symptoms and only 1 - 2% die from it. Those aren't such bad odds." So I would go outside after dark and sit on my porch and enjoy the moon and the stars. I thought, I don't have to worry. This won't happen to me. Boy was I wrong.
So what was it like? Well, it started out with a low grade fever (100 - 101 degrees) and a general yucky feeling. I didn't feel overly sick but I didn't feel very good either. It went away for a couple of days. Then it hit me hard. I had muscle tremblors in my legs. The muscles in my legs would twitch uncontrollably. I had intense pain in my pelvis area and my legs hurt to my bones. I went to the doctor and he checked my prostrate for cancer. "Nice and small!!" And the fever hit as well. It ranged from 101 to 104 degrees. I was taking Tylenol and Motrin to keep my fever down, but it would never completely break. I lost all desire to eat and didn't eat for several days. I would get up and was very weak and wobbly. I was nauseated and had diarrhea. I started to think to myself if this was going to be the end of my life or what. I wondered if I would make it through the problem. At the time the ER drew blood and were going to test me for WNV (this got delayed several days), but I didn't actually know that I had the virus. Finally I forced myself to eat (to gain strength to fight the virus). Finally the fever broke and I gradually started to get better. It took me a week of no fever before I felt strong enough to go back to work. And I still had the pain in my legs for several weeks after that.
So, do I go out side any more to watch the moon and stars? Absolutely not. It isn't worth it.
The older you are, the worse off you are. The news makes a big deal about it because it is completely preventable. If you want to go through hell, get a bad case of WNV.
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