State reports 3 more West Nile cases

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By The Associated Press

The total number of human West Nile virus cases in Nebraska this year has reached 13 after the confirmation of three new cases.

The Department of Health and Human Services says the new cases are in Butler, Douglas and Morrill counties.

That brings Douglas County’s total to two, matching Adams County. Previously, one case had been confirmed in each of the following counties: Cass, Dodge, Keith, Merrick, Platte, Sanders and York.

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Late August is the peak transmission time for West Nile. Case reports are expected to increase, with the highest number occurring the first or second week in September.

West Nile is transmitted through the bite of a mosquito that has picked up the virus by feeding on an infected bird.