St. Louis Encephalitis -- United States
Mosquitoes trapped in 2 locations by the Gem County Mosquito Abatement District tested positive for St Louis encephalitis virus [SLEV].
Both areas are being treated, but efforts are being hampered by weather.
It's unusual to find the virus in Idaho. According the Center for Disease Control, most cases have occurred in eastern and central states. Most people infected with SLEV show no symptoms. Those who do become ill experience flu-like symptoms -- fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, and
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