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Courier-Post on MSNWest Nile virus detected near South Jersey. Some tips for protecting yourself.Doctors urged to look for West Nile virus symptoms in patients near Philadelphia after a positive case was detected in the city.
West Nile virus is a viral disease that is transmitted by mosquitoes. The virus is a member of the Flaviviruses, which also includes Zika, dengue and yellow fever viruses. The virus was first identified in the West Nile district of Uganda in 1937,
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TheHealthSite on MSNWest Nile Virus Grips Unites States: Know The Symptoms And Scope Of PreventionThe United States of America has been dealing wth the brunt of the West Nile Virus, and that has alarmed the authorities.
Philadelphia health officials warn of West Nile virus in local mosquitoes, urging residents and medical professionals to take precautions and watch for symptoms. No human cases reported yet.
Philadelphia Department of Public Health reports the year's first cases of West Nile Virus infections. Here's what you need to know about the virus.