Mosquito Pool in Winterhaven tests positive for Saint Louis Encephalitis

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECTY) - A mosquito pool in Winterhaven tested positive for Saint Louis Encephalitis (SLE), according to the Imperial County Public Health Department.

“This is the time of year that we begin to see an increase in mosquito activity, and consequently, an
increased risk for mosquito-borne disease, which poses a serious public health threat in our communities,” explained Stephen Munday, M.D., Health Officer. “Residents are strongly encouraged to check around properties and yards for mosquito breeding sources.”

SLE symptoms may include fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, and tiredness.