First human case of West Nile reported in 2018

BISMARCK, N.D. — Health officials in North Dakota have confirmed at least one person has contracted the mosquito-borne West Nile virus.It's the first reported case of the virus this year, which is spread by mosquitoes. North Dakota Department of Health tests also shows a pool of mosquitoes tested positive for the virus in Grand Forks.Severe cases can be fatal and cause confusion, paralysis, and coma. Milder cases can lead to fever, headache, aches and rashes.Health officials say 62 people