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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Julia Musto

A deadly brain-swelling illness spread by mosquitoes is on the rise in the US

Cases of the deadly mosquito-borne West Nile virus have been spreading across the U.S., leaving at least eight dead across 30 states so far this year.

The CDC has recorded more than 180 cases nationwide so far, with Arizona most heavily impacted with 73 cases and five deaths.

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