Columbus reports first human case of West Nile virus in 2017

The first human case of West Nile virus in Columbus has been reported in a 77-year-old resident.According to Columbus Public Health, the woman is currently hospitalized.The Ohio Department of Health said the case in Columbus is the 10th in the state this year. There were 17 cases reported in 2016.The primary way to get the virus is through the bite of an infected mosquito.Most people who become infected with West Nile virus do not have any symptoms.Some of those who get infected develop a fever