Well: Questions and Answers on West Nile Virus What are the symptoms of West Nile infection? When should you see a doctor? Expert answers to questions about the current outbreak. West Nile Virus Strikes Early and Often This Year SAINT LOUIS, Aug. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A mild winter, early spring and hot summer have caused more reported infections of West Nile virus this year than any other year since 2004, according to public ... West Nile outbreak largest ever in U.S. The recent West Nile virus outbreak is the largest ever seen in the United States, according to new numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. L.A. County reports five West Nile virus cases so far this year Los Angeles County has five reported cases of the West Nile virus, officials said, down from last year. On Thursday, officials issued a warning to Santa Monica residents after discovering two dead birds that tested positive for West Nile virus.... 2nd human West Nile virus case confirmed; Risk levels raised A second human case of West Nile virus has been confirmed in Massachusetts, the Department of Public Health announced Thursday. What are West Nile virus symptoms? West Nile virus is transmitted by mosquitoes, who get it by biting infected birds, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. West Nile virus found in Gorham mosquitoes It's the second mosquito pool in Maine to test positive this year. The first, confirmed last week, was in York County. Doctor: Don't panic over West Nile Health officials still had no word Thursday on whether a Forsyth County man died of West Nile virus, but a local expert on infectious diseases said that many illnesses have symptoms that could resemble those of West Nile. Dead birds test positive for West Nile virus in Santa Monica Los Angeles County health officials have issued a warning to Santa Monica residents after discovering two dead birds that tested positive for West Nile virus. West Nile virus reported in NH person, first human case in 2 years The state's first human case of disease from West Nile virus in two years has been reported in Manchester, the latest sign that the mosquito-borne disease is making a resurgence in New Hampshire, just as it is around the country. The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services said Wednesday that an unidentified adult came down with the disease, which usually leads to flu-like symptoms ...
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