West Nile Virus Detected in Davis County Pool Mosquitoes
A mosquito pool in Syracuse, Davis County, has tested positive for West Nile virus, indicating that the virus is circulating in the community. Health officials warn that mosquitoes are likely to be a big problem this summer, and provide tips to reduce mosquito exposure. The severe form of West Nile virus can cause symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, and stiff neck, with about 1 in 10 patients with the neuroinvasive disease dying. Mosquito abatement crews are dealing with an increase in marshland due to low water levels at the Great Salt Lake, leading to a larger number of mosquitoes.