How many Mosquitoes have Nile Disease?
Less than 1% of mosquitoes in an area where carrier mosquitoes have been found are actually infected with West Nile virus. Fewer than 1% of people who are bitten & infected w/ WNV will become seriously ill. ChaCha!
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About West Nile Virus
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) West Nile virus (WNV) is a potentially serious seasonal (summer/fall) illness for which there is no specific treatment. Avoid mosquito bites by using repellent and wearing long sleeves. In mild cases people experience symptoms such as fever and aches that pass on their own, although even healthy people have become sick for several weeks.
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