First Positive Test for West Nile of the Year

The Illinois Department of Health was testing mosquito batches and found it's first positive case of the year for the West Nile Virus on May 21, 2013.  In 2012, we had one of the worst years with the West Nile virus, and the Department of Health is hoping this year will not be a repeat.  West Nile Virus is spread through the bite of a mosquito who has previously bitten an infected bird.  Symptoms of West Nile resemble common illnesses, such as headache, nausea, and fever, although many people do not even show symptoms.  In rare cases, more severe illnesses may occur, so that is why it is important to treat this right away and do the right thing to keep this virus away.  Here is the article for more information: http://mystateline.com/fulltext-news?nxd_id=401872.

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