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Rare Hospitalization In First Human Case Of West Nile In PA For 2024 Rare Hospitalization In First Human Case Of West Nile In PA For 2024
Rare Hospitalization In First Human Case Of West Nile In PA For 2024 The first person to test positive for the West Nile virus in Pennsylvania in 2024 has been hospitalized, officials announced on Tuesday, July 16.  The person who tested positive lives in the Baldwin Borough area and frequently was outdoors prior to their infection, according to the release by the Allegheny County Health Department. The person suffered from a fever, weakness, and was hospitalized, as detailed in the release. No further information about them will be shared in order to protect their privacy, officials explained.  Approximately 70 to 80 percent of people who become …

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West Nile Virus Detected In Two Mosquito Pools In Central PA West Nile Virus Detected In Two Mosquito Pools In Central PA
West Nile Virus Detected In Two Mosquito Pools In Central PA West Nile Virus has been detected in two pools of mosquitos in one Pennsylvania county. Pools in York City and Spring Grove Borough tested positive for the virus, the York County Mosquito Disease Control announced Saturday, July 22. West Nile Virus is a potentially serious illness that can be transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes. While most people infected with the virus may not show any symptoms, some individuals may develop mild to severe symptoms, including fever, headache, body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea, and rash.  In rare cases, particul…

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by Cecilia Levine