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NC State Laboratory of Public Health
Coverage of NC State Laboratory of Public Health in the Nexus archive.
- West Nile virus found in Mecklenburg County mosquitoes: How to protect yourself
West Nile virus was detected in mosquitoes collected in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, with no human cases reported. The CDC notes it is the leading mosquito-borne illness in the U.S., and officials emphasize prevention measures like repellent and eliminating standing water.