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West Nile virus detected in Davis County mosquitoes
KSL.com • • health
Key Points:
- West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes from six cities in Davis County, Utah, including Syracuse, West Bountiful, Sunset, Woods Cross, Centerville, and North Salt Lake.
- Mosquitoes carrying the virus have been found in Davis County since 2004, with nearly all cities affected last year except South Weber.
- The Davis Mosquito Abatement District monitors two mosquito species, Culex pipiens and Culex tarsalis, using traps to test for the virus in mosquito populations.
- Residents are advised to protect themselves by using insect repellent, wearing long-sleeved, light-colored clothing, avoiding outdoor exposure at night, and eliminating standing water.
- West Nile virus symptoms include fever, headache, body aches, vomiting, diarrhea, and rash, and there is currently no licensed vaccine for prevention or treatment.
