July 1, 2009
Bird infected with West Nile found in WVa county
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NEW CUMBERLAND, W.Va. (AP) - Hancock County health officials are asking the public to report any sick or dead birds they find after a starling tested positive for the West Nile virus.
The Hancock County Health Department says the starling was collected from Weirton Heights.
West Nile is a mosquito-borne disease that causes encephalitis, or swelling of the brain. Mosquitoes often breed in stagnant water.
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Information from: The Weirton Daily Times, http://www.weirtondailytimes.com
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