West Nile virus found in state

Sun., June 10, 2007

Associated Press The Spokesman-Review

BOISE – West Nile virus has been found in mosquitoes in southwest Idaho, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported.

Mosquitoes in Gem County tested positive for the virus Friday. It is the first time this year the virus has been detected in Idaho.

Last year, the virus was found in 38 Idaho counties, infecting about 1,000 people and leading to 23 deaths. The virus is passed through the bite of infected mosquitoes.

“Idaho led the nation in West Nile infections last year,” said Leslie Tengelsen, deputy state epidemiologist.

West Nile does not usually affect dogs and cats, but can make horses and certain bird species ill.

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