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  2. As mosquito-borne illnesses spread, here's how to tell West ...

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    The viruses that cause all three illnesses are transmitted to humans via mosquito bite. ... Like West Nile virus, EEE also can progress to a more severe condition, like encephalitis or meningitis ...

  3. What to know about West Nile virus, the illness that ... - AOL

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    Wen: West Nile cannot be transmitted through casual contact with other humans who have the disease. Humans are also believed to be “dead-end hosts,” meaning that a mosquito that bites an ...

  4. West Nile Virus detected in Monroe County resident. Here's ...

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    MONROE COUNTY — The West Nile Virus has been detected in a human in Monroe County.. The resident's city is part of a medical record and cannot be disclosed, said Chris Westover, environmental ...

  5. West Nile virus - Wikipedia

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    West Nile fever is an infection by the West Nile virus, which is typically spread by mosquitoes. [53] In about 80% of infections people have few or no symptoms . [ 54 ] About 20% of people develop a fever , headache, vomiting, or a rash. [ 53 ]

  6. West Nile fever - Wikipedia

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    West Nile fever is an infection by the West Nile virus, which is typically spread by mosquitoes. [1] In about 80% of infections people have few or no symptoms . [ 2 ] About 20% of people develop a fever , headache, vomiting, or a rash. [ 1 ]

  7. Spread of West Nile Fever in Europe - Wikipedia

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    West Nile Fever (WNF) is a mosquito-borne viral infection caused by the West Nile virus (WNV), a member of the Flaviviridae family. The virus primarily incubates in a bird-mosquito transmission cycle, with humans and other mammals serving as incidental hosts .

  8. Take Care: Common questions about West Nile virus - AOL

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    Preventing mosquito bites is the best way to avoid West Nile virus. Here are some tips to keep you safe: Apply insect repellent containing DEET, picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus to exposed ...

  9. Mosquito-borne illnesses are back in the news. 4 ways to ...

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    Like West Nile, symptoms of dengue fever include a high fever, headache, body aches, nausea and a rash. ... Humans can get Oropouche from the bites of mosquitoes that previously bit infected ...