According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), as of August 21, 47 states have reported West Nile virus infections in people, birds, or mosquitoes. In people, 1118 cases of West Nile virus disease have been reported, making it the highest number since its first detection in the United States in 1999.?, making it the highest number since its first detection in the United States in 1999.
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