A coloradan called James Martinez was in the ICU for a week. Westna Il Virus After biting mosquitoes. His family is talking about what happened to warn others.
His wife, Victoria Martinez, said, “He asked mosquitoes and his lifetime changed all night.”
A 62 -year -old boy sits on a bench outside the hospital where he’s fighting for his life, and his daughter Lorie Tarango and his wife Victoria Martinez are doing their best but preparing for the worst.
Victoria said, “We will overcome this.
It started a few weeks before the couple’s second anniversary. It was a fun night that turned into their worst nightmare.
Victoria said, “We had an anniversary party and family barbecue, and on Monday, Victoria said,” Victoria has begun to feel like a flu. “
Martinez Family 
Victoria revealed the Citros Nella candle that night, but mosquitoes were not far away.
James’ symptoms worsened on the weekend on July 4th. Victoria said he was very tired and had no energy and ended in the emergency room. Then they found that they had a West Nile virus.
Victoria said, “This is getting more scared because it didn’t happen to many people.”
James is one of the two identified human cases this year. At Adams County.
Martinez Family 
Health officials say that most people infected with the West Nile virus do not show symptoms, but about 20%of the flu are similar to the flu. Less than 1% suffers from serious and potentially fatal diseases.
Like James, people aged 60 or older or those with certain medical conditions are at risk. Doctors urge anyone who suffers serious headaches or confusions immediately ask for medical treatment.
“I don’t want this to happen to others,” Victoria said. “Everyone must take precautions because I don’t know when mosquitoes will come.”
“I do not want this to happen to others.”
Public officials wear insect repellents, long sleeves, and remind them to protect themselves by limiting exposure to dawn and twilight. Martinez family is currently receiving donations to help medical expenses.
