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Tests Confirm First Human Case of West Nile Virus This Year in Pennsylvania

U.S. Newswire, August, 2007

To: MEDICAL EDITORS

Contact: Daniel Miller of Dept. of Health, +1-717-787-1783; or Ron Ruman of DEP, +1-717-787-1323

HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- State Health Secretary Dr. Calvin B. Johnson today reported this year's first confirmed human case of West Nile virus in Pennsylvania. The individual, a 56-year-old Clearfield County man, is recovering and has been discharged from the hospital.

"Every case of human infection from West Nile is a reminder that we can take precautions to help reduce the risk of illness," Dr. Johnson said. "The chance of contracting ...

 

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