Philadelphia's First Human Case of West Nile In 2016 Reported

PHILADELPHIA, PA -- Philadelphia's first human case of West Nile Virus in 2016 has been recorded, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection announced Friday.

West Nile is most frequently found in mosquitoes, but avian and human cases do occur. It's the second positive human test in Pennsyvlania in 2016. The first was recorded in Indiana County on July 5.

The victim in Philadelphia has been identified as a male between the ages of 70 and 79, according to the West Nile Virus Control program.

According to the CDC, about 1 out of every 5 infected humans will develop a fever and other symptoms from West Nile. Less than one percent of humans infected develop a fatal neurologic illness, the CDC said.

Recent sprayings to fight the spread of the disease and the promulgation of mosquitoes have been scheduled in Bucks County, and have already been executed throughout the region in places like Horsham and Lower Merion.

The positive test was one of 28 positive tests around Pennsylvania announced on Friday. The other 27 positive tests Friday were all mosquitoes. On Wednesday and Thursday, 48 positive samples were recorded in the state, including many in Philadelphia, Montgomery, Chester, Bucks, and Delaware counties.

For more information on staying safe from West Nile Virus and precautions which residents can take, see here.