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West Nile Virus found in one-third of mosquitos sampled within Salt Lake City district
KSL.com • • health
Key Points:
- West Nile Virus was found in 35% of mosquitoes tested this week in the Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement District, indicating a significantly higher-than-normal risk of infection.
- Salt Lake County has reported its second human case of West Nile Virus this year, with the first case confirmed on July 30.
- West Nile Virus symptoms can range from none to severe, including fever, headache, and in serious cases, neurological complications that may lead to death.
- Health officials advise residents to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites to reduce the risk of contracting the virus.
