BISMARCK, N.D. (AP Aug 29, 2012) – Health officials say 19 cases of West Nile have been reported in North Dakota.

The virus is carried by mosquitoes.

Officials say four of the cases have been reported in Burleigh

County.

Barnes County reports Four human cases and Stutsman County two human cases.

Last year, the state had four human cases of West Nile.

The virus was first confirmed in North Dakota in 2002.

The highest human case total in the state was 617 in 2003.

 

Here’s the link for more information about West Nile Virus.

http://www.ndhealth.gov/WNV/FAQ/Default.aspx

Click below for the data sheet on active confirmed cases.

http://www.ndhealth.gov/WNV/Data/CountyList.aspx