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The Utah County Health Department is reporting this year's first human case of West Nile Virus has been detected in the county.The patient is an unidentified female. There is no word on where the woman may have contracted the disease, which can cause mild to severe illness resulting in death.West Nile Virus had previously been detected in mosquitoes in parts of south Salt Lake County, but the human case is the first reported in Salt Lake or Utah counties.
Follow the Ds to avoid mosquito bites.”The 'D's' mentioned by Edwards are as follows:DRAIN: Drain or treat all standing water in and around your home or workplace where mosquitoes could lay eggsDAWN and DUSK: Limit your time outdoors during these times when mosquitos are most active.
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