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Date Added: July 03, 2008 03:12:03 AM
Cases of West Nile virus spiked in Georgia last year, likely fueled by drought conditions that allow the mosquito that spreads the disease to thrive. Health experts are expecting a similar number of cases this summer. The disease remains rare in Georgia. But when it strikes, it can cause devastating paralysis, weeks-long fever, fatigue and other symptoms. It sickened at least 52 Georgians in ...

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