[Press Release] : Columbia/Boone County Health Department verifies fifth West Nile case

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
Contact: Deidre Wood, Public Information Specialist - (573) 874-7632,
dfwood at gocolumbiamo.com 

Columbia/Boone County Health Department verifies fifth West Nile case 
COLUMBIA, MO (September 21, 2007) - 

WHERE: Intersection of Hwy. 124 and Route U 
WHO: A woman in her early 40s
WHEN: Columbia/Boone County Health Department verified this case on
Sept. 20
WHAT: West Nile Virus- The symptoms of West Nile Virus vary depending
on the level of infection. Symptoms can include high fever, neck
stiffness, muscle weakness, nausea and occasionally swollen lymph glands
or a skin rash on the chest, stomach and back. 

In order to establish awareness in the community, the Columbia/Boone
County Health Department has made available the spraying schedule and
general locations. Data and more information about West Nile is
accessible at
http://www.GoColumbiaMo.com/Health/MosquitoSprayingSchedule.php or
www.GoColumbiaMo.com.

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