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Fall may be just around the corner, but technically it’s still mosquito season.The blood-suckers are not only a nuisance, but are also known to carry diseases.Many of those ailments luckily aren’t found naturally in America, but some of them now can be found in the United States. Zika, chikungunya and dengue, resulting from a bite from an infected mosquito, are prevalent in tropical or subtropical locations. They arrive in the States from travelers coming to America, according to the Texas Department of Health State Services (TDHSS) website.Mosquitoes, however, also are known for infecting Americans with West Nile Virus (WNV), and ...

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Lamesa Press-Reporter

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Lamesa, TX 79331
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