Former CNN correspondent recounts severe West Nile case contracted at home in Los Angeles
Former CNN correspondent Paul Vercammen recently shared his personal battle with the mosquito-borne virus in an interview on California Tonight. Former CNN correspondent Paul Vercammen has shared his personal battle with West Nile virus, which left him unable to speak and unable to breathe. Vercammmen, who now works for the humanitarian organization ShelterBox USA, believes he contracted the virus while playing golf balls near standing water at Lake Balboa in Van Nuys in late August. His symptoms worsened several days later, leading to hospitalization and extensive testing. His case of West Nile included encephalitis and meningitis, serious inflammation affecting the brain. Vincammen is now recovering well and urges others to take common-sense steps to protect themselves.
Published : 4 hours ago by Edie Lambert in Health
Former CNN correspondent recounts severe West Nile case contracted at home in Los Angeles
California is experiencing its highest levels of West Nile virus activity in five years, with 452 human cases... [3624 symbols]
