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The devastating floodwaters from Hurricane Harvey will damage many human habitats, but after the flood recedes, the waterlogged city may become a more welcoming home for mosquitoes. This putting residents at increased risk for mosquito-borne diseases like West Nile virus and Zika. West Nile virus has been endemic in Texas since 2002. In 2016, the state had 370 cases; so far in 2017, there have been 36 confirmed cases. Harris County, where Houston is located, has seen cases of West Nile in humans this year, and detected the virus in local mosquitoes. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/w... http://www.wochit.com This video was produced by YT Wochit News using http://wochit.com
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Houston Mosquito RTT Dengue Fever Epidemiology Flaviviruses Mosquito-Borne Disease Texas Harris County