Mosquitoes in County Test Positive for West Nile Virus

INDIANAPOLIS — The Marion County Public Health Department recently reported the first mosquitoes of the season to test positive for West Nile virus.West Nile virus is spread to people through the bite of an infected mosquito. Most people who become infected with West Nile virus from a mosquito bite do not develop any symptoms. Some might develop a fever and other symptoms such as a headache, body aches and joint pains.People with certain medical conditions, such as cancer, diabetes and kid