As a summer stuffed with excruciatingly hot temperatures and
significant rain in many parts of the United States winds down, the West Nile
Virus has become more and more prevalent in 48 states across the country. The
virus, which is transmitted through mosquito bites, has infected 1,013 people
and has resulted in 40 deaths in Texas alone. 54 percent of cases are the dangerous
neuroinvasive type that can lead to meningitis. The past week has seen a 25
percent jump in cases throughout the nation. Luckily, pesticides that have been
sprayed have helped to lessen the mosquito population.
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