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New virus detected in Salt Lake County mosquitoes, CDC confirms

New virus detected in Salt Lake County mosquitoes, CDC confirms
health8/20/2025

The St. Louis encephalitis virus \u2014 similar to West Nile virus \u2014 has been detected in Utah's mosquitoes, the Salt Lake County Health Department announced Wednesday.

SALT LAKE CITY — The St. Louis encephalitis virus — which is similar to West Nile virus — has been detected in Utah's mosquitoes, the Salt Lake County Health Department announced on Wednesday. A statement from the health department says the U.S. Cent... [2664 chars]