It is not uncommon for West Nile to be detected in local mosquito pools. Last year, Louisiana recorded 617 positive mosquito pools, including four in New Orleans, and three people died of the virus ...

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Dr. Anthony Fauci was just hospitalized with West Nile virus, which is spread by mosquitoes. What to know about transmission, symptoms, and prevention. Score up to 50% off Covey, Stripes Beauty ...

West Nile became endemic in the U.S. 25 years ago in Fauci’s hometown of New York City. There are now thousands of cases yearly, although experts say the incidents are vastly underreported.

With West Nile virus present in Texas, mosquito bites escalate beyond an itchy annoyance to a potentially deadly threat.

People infected with West Nile virus do not experience any symptoms in 4 out of 5 cases. One in five people experience a febrile, flu-like illness sometimes known as West Nile fever.

State officials said a mosquito has tested positive for West Nile virus in Bridgeport, marking the first case of the virus ...

Mosquitoes are bringing West Nile virus to major US metros. Here’s how to fend them off. Climate change is making conditions ripe for the spread of mosquito-borne illness. Julia Musto.