Here are three facts about the virus.
1. The 32-year-old man is the first human case of West Nile in Pinellas County this year.
2. Twenty-three sentinel chickens tested positive for West Nile in the county, serving as a line of defense to calculate the prevalence of the virus in the area.
3. Florida has had positive samples of the virus from five humans, eight mosquito pools and 76 sentinel chickens in 2015.
More articles on quality & infection control:
5 key takeaways about the world’s 1st Hepatitis D virus test
The infection-reducing robot — 5 things to know about Xenex’s germ-killing device
Identification Systems Group to improve patient safety with wristbands: 4 points
At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.