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  • n  a large heterogeneous group of RNA viruses divisible into groups on the basis of the virions; they have been recovered from arthropods, bats, and rodents; most are borne by arthropods; they are linked by the epidemiologic concept of transmission between vertebrate hosts by arthropod vectors (mosquitoes, ticks, sandflies, midges, etc.) that feed on blood; they can cause mild fevers, hepatitis, hemorrhagic fever, and encephalitis
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  • West Nile Confirmed in Abilene
    Mosquitoes trapped in northeast Abilene have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). The mosquitoes were collected July 9. The Texas Department of State Health Services Arbovirus Laboratory in Austin notified the City's Environmental Health Division of the positive test result today.
    July 17, 2013 - KRBC Abilene

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