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A more dangerous form of West Nile virus is reported in Utah County

By Salt Lake Tribune · Originally published August 30, 2026 · 1 min read
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County gets its first West Nile virus patient — and it’s a more dangerous strain At least 15 cases of the virus have been reported in humans in Utah this summer. The virus is borne by mosquitos, so the county's mosquito abatement agency is targeting areas where the insects breed.

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