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West Nile virus found in Fulton County: How it spreads and who is at risk

West Nile virus found in Fulton County: How it spreads and who is at risk

West Nile virus (WNV) is spreading through mosquitoes in Fulton County, Georgia. Two mosquito traps – in Hapeville and northwest Atlanta – in Fulton County tested positive for the West Nile virus, according to the Fulton County Board of Health.The virus is primarily transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes, which acquire the virus by feeding on infected …

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West Nile virus detected in Fulton County

West Nile virus detected in Fulton County

article Two mosquito traps in Fulton County tested positive for the West Nile virus, according to the Fulton County Board of Health. West Nile in Fulton County What we know: The positive test results were reported in Hapeville and northwest Atlanta. The BOH said it will work with a mosquito control vendor to eliminate mosquitoes in the areas where West …

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Mosquito traps test positive for West Nile virus in Fulton County – WSB-TV

Mosquito traps test positive for West Nile virus in Fulton County – WSB-TV

Mosquito traps test positive for West Nile virus in Fulton County  WSB-TV West Nile virus detected in Fulton County  FOX 5 Atlanta Fulton County health officials say mosquito samples tested positive for West Nile  11Alive.com 2 mosquito traps in Atlanta test positive for West Nile virus, board of health says  WRDW Mosquito traps in Fulton County test positive for West Nile Virus  95.5 WSB Source …

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West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes in Oregon – KOIN.com

West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes in Oregon  KOIN.com West Nile virus detected in Oregon mosquitoes  OregonLive.com OHA: Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Malheur Co.  KPTV Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus detected in Oregon  KGW Test site confirms mosquitoes with West Nile virus in Malheur County  Argus Observer Source link

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West Nile virus found in mosquito samples from multiple Allegheny County neighborhoods

West Nile virus found in mosquito samples from multiple Allegheny County neighborhoods

Allegheny County Health Department officials announced mosquitoes collected in certain parts of the county earlier this month tested positive for West Nile virus. Samples found to have the virus were taken July 8 from Wilkinsburg, Schenley Park, Mt. Washington, Beltzhoover, Mt. Oliver and Hazelwood. West Nile virus is the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the nation, according to the …

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Oregon mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus

Oregon mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus

Mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus have been identified in Oregon for the first time this year, according to the Oregon Health Authority. Three pools — groups of up to 50 mosquitoes — tested positive for the virus in eastern Oregon’s Malheur County. No cases of people contracting the virus in Oregon have been reported so far to federal health …

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West Nile virus found in Cache County mosquitoes

West Nile virus found in Cache County mosquitoes

HYDE PARK, Cache County — The Utah State Public Health Laboratory has confirmed the presence of the West Nile virus in Cache County. Mosquito pools — a collection of the insects trapped and tested for diseases — were collected from the communities of Amalga and Trenton in the county. Both areas tested positive for the West Nile virus. To date, …

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