West Nile, Zika virus and Philadelphia
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West Nile virus is primarily transmitted to humans via mosquito bites; it also affects birds and mammals like horses. [1] The virus is the leading cause of mosquito-transmitted disease in the ...
A warning for anyone heading outdoors this weekend. Mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus have been detected in our area. City health officials say the virus was detected near Pennypack Park during routine surveillance.