First case of West Nile in state reported

The first case of West Nile illness in Texas this year has been reported by the Department of State Health Services in a resident of Brazos County.West Nile is transmitted by mosquitoes and 80% of people exposed do not get sick, but the rest can have symptoms such as fever, nausea, headaches, muscle fatigue, and muscle and joint pain. Fewer than 1% suffer more serious symptoms, including...

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