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7 cases of West Nile virus confirmed in Harris County residents; over 500 positive mosquito samples

7 cases of West Nile virus confirmed in Harris County residents; over 500 positive mosquito samples

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Harris County Public Health said seven human cases of West Nile virus have been confirmed in unincorporated areas of the county. The number of positive mosquito samples has also skyrocketed with 520 cases across a widespread area, HCPH said. Positive samples were found in 168 out of the 268 unincorporated areas. There were only 50 positive samples in 2023 but a warmer spring season and recent rains are blamed for the dramatic increase this summer.

Original Article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/harris-county/west-nile-virus-human-cases-mosquito-samples-harris-county/285-627181d2-a351-440c-98d9-4d4ab6c82241

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