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West Nile Virus Death reported in Allen Co
Thursday, October 18, 2012    
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It is the first West Nile death in the county for this year- and the 6th reported across the state.

A West Nile Virus-related death has been reported by Allen County Health Department officials.

It is the first West Nile death in the county for this year- and the 6th reported across the state.

As of a few days ago- there were 110 reported human cases of West Nile- which is usually contracted through mosquito bites.

The Allen County Health Department cites numbers from the Center for Disease Control- that say 4 out of 5 who are infected will not develop any systems.