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"A batch of mosquitoes collected on July 10 tested positive for West Nile virus, according to officials at the Vermont Department of Health. The trap was set in Leicester.It's the first detection of West Nile virus in 2013 in Vermont. The virus is spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. Three people became ill with the infection in 2012.\u201CAlthough West Nile virus tends to be less severe than Eastern equine encephalitis, it can still cause significant illness,\u201D said Erica Berl, an epidemiologist for the Health Department.Eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE, has not been detected so far this year. Last year, EEE killed two Vermonters.The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food &amp; Markets has been trapping mosquitoes in southern Addison and northern Rutland counties since the middle of June. Mosquito surveillance has been increased. Some 110 batches of mosquitoes have been tested so far this year for both viruses. Trapping and testing is also being done in Franklin County.The Health Department recommends that all Vermonters wear long sleeves, avoid outdoor activities at dusk and dawn and wear insect repellent to avoid mosquito bites.Symptoms of West Nile virus are often mild, but can include high fever, muscle aches, headache and fatigue. Approximately 1 percent of people who are infected develop severe illness, which can be fatal.\u00A0"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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