What virus is the leading cause of mosquito-borne illness in the United States?

West Nile virus is most commonly spread to people by the bite of an infected mosquito. Cases occur during mosquito season, starting in the summer and continuing through fall. About 1 in 5 people who are infected develop a fever and other symptoms, while 1 out of 150 infected people develop a serious, sometimes fatal, illness.

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