SALT LAKE CITY — 11 mosquito pools in Davis County tested positive for West Nile virus, according to the mosquito abatement district’s Facebook.
West Nile was detected in the following cities, as of July 31:
West Point
Fruit Height
Layton
Kaysville
Farmington
Syracuse
West Bountiful
According to the Centers for Disease Control , cases mostly occur during summer and autumn, which are the mosquito seasons.
Most of the people infected with West Nile do not experience any symptoms. However, some may experience flu-like symptoms, including headache, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea or a rash.
The CDC said approximately 1 in 150 people develop a severe nervous system illness, such as encephalitis or meningitis.
In some cases, both illnesses have led to death. People of all ages can