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Deadly, rare mosquito-borne encephalitis virus discovered in horses in Houston County – Houston Public Media


Deadly, rare mosquito-borne encephalitis virus discovered in horses in Houston County – Houston Public Media

Stock Photo Mosquito on human skin at sunset On Monday, the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) released a statement advising all veterinarians and horse owners to be alert for possible signs of Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus after several horses in Houston County – about 100 miles north of the city of Houston – were found […]

West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes in LaPorte County


West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes in LaPorte County

LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. (WNDU) – Health officials said West Nile virus has been detected in some mosquitoes in LaPorte County. The LaPorte County Health Department said a group of mosquitoes tested last month tested positive for the virus. This is the first positive identification of West Nile virus in LaPorte County this year. According to […]

Mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus discovered in Rock Island County


Mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus discovered in Rock Island County

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) – Mosquitoes in Rock Island have tested positive for West Nile virus. According to the Rock Island County Health Department, a group of mosquitoes tested positive for the virus, confirming its presence in the county. The health department explains that mosquito and virus activity will increase due to the summer weather […]