First West Nile virus detected in Chicago mosquitoes this year; no human cases reported
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Mary Norkol
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Summary
The Chicago Department of Public Health confirmed the first West Nile virus cases of the year in mosquitoes within Chicago. While the Illinois state health department had detected the virus in mosquitoes outside Chicago about a month ago, no human cases have been reported in the state this year. The city uses over 80,000 catch basins treated with larvacide to monitor and control the virus.
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No human cases have been reported in the state this year.
The Chicago Department of Public Health uses more than 80,000 catch basins with larvacide to prevent and control the virus by monitoring infections and killing mosquitoes.
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