1. With 26 deaths and 693 cases in 32 states, US is on the brink of a West Nile virus
epidemic. An emergency has been declared in Dallas county while people all over
are being advised to wear dark clothes with long sleeves and use insect repellent
containing DEET. Symptoms of west Nile virus include fever, body aches,
diarrhea, vomiting, head ache, joint paints, and rash, informed the CDC.

2. Mode of transmission of West Nile Virus. In the United States, most infections
occur from June to September and peak in August, according to the CDC
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3. Mosquito bites spread West Nile virus to humans. An Illinois man died from West
Nile complications over the weekend as the United States battles its biggest spike
in the virus since 2004.
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4. West Nile Virus activity in US 2012. Texas, Mississippi and Oklahoma have
reported the most West Nile infections in people, birds or mosquitoes, according
to the CDC.
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5. US is at the brink of West Nile virus epidemic. For the first time in more
than 45 years, Dallas County has launched an aerial assault on the flying
pests that carry the West Nile virus.
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6. Anti-West Nile virus spraying has picked up pace. Health experts say prevention
measures include using insect repellent and getting rid of mosquito breeding
sites.
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