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West Nile Virus
Tests Confirm First Human Case of West Nile Virus This Year in Pennsylvania
August 14th, 2007
State Health Secretary Dr. Calvin B. Johnson reported this year's first confirmed human case of West Nile virus in Pennsylvania. The individual, a 56-year-old Clearfield County man, is recovering and has been discharged from the hospital. "Every case of human infection from West Nile is a reminder that we can take precautions to help reduce the risk of illness," Dr. Johnson said. "The chance of contracting West Nile virus from an infected mosquito is small, and your chances of becoming seriously ill are even smaller. However, it is important to remember that everyone -- particularly older adults and people with compromised immune systems -- should take simple steps to...
Source: Virus Weekly (2007-08-14)
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