West Nile virus is the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the U.S.
the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Although there are no vaccines or medications for West Nile virus, there are steps you can take to avoid getting it.Using an insect repellent that contains DEETFortunately, most people infected with West Nile do not develop symptoms, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. About 1 in 5 people who are infected develop a fever and other symptoms. About 1 out of 150 infected people develop a serious, sometimes fatal, illness.. Teri Webster is a freelancer covering Plano for The Dallas Morning News. She has worked as a staff writer and freelancer for several area news outlets and is a regular contributor to Fort Worth Weekly. Email story tips to [email protected].
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