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Dept of Health Reports Increase in West Nile Cases

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Updated: April 17, 2007
The number of case in both humans and birds, mosquitoes and horses infected with West Nile virus this season are on the rise. To date, 16 persons have tested positive for the disease with September and October being the height of the mosquito season. The department says you should avoid being outside at dusk and dawn, when mosquitoes are most active, wear long-sleeved clothing, and protect yourself with a good insect repellent. In 2004, Arkansas had 28 human cases of the virus with no deaths. However, in 2005 there were 28 human cases with three deaths. (Copyright 2006 Newsroom Solutions, LLC)

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