11-08-2016 05:57 via denver.cbslocal.com

Thinking Mosquitos? In Colorado, It’s West Nile That Should Be On Your Mind.

By Dr. Dave Hnida
(CBS4) -It’s not only Zika that is making mosquito news. In Colorado, it’s the West Nile Virus that’s making the rounds.
State health officials say there has been a sharp jump in the number of people infected by West Nile, particularly over the past week or two. So far, 16 cases have been diagnosed, including one causing death.
But it’s important to know that the vast majority of West Nile go undiagnosed—people either don’t get sick, or if th
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