West Nile a growing cause of concern across the US

Health officials around the country are becoming more concerned about West Nile Virus from mosquitoes.

So far in 2012, 43 states have reported West Nile virus infections in people, birds, or mosquitoes.

A total of 693 cases of West Nile virus disease in people, including 26 deaths, have been reported to the Center for Disease Control.

West Nile virus is carried by mosquitoes and health officials are warning Floridians to protect themselves with bug spray, particularly at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes feed most actively.

Symptoms of the disease include headache, fever, fatigue, dizziness, weakness and confusion.

Many infected people recover from infection, but it can be dangerous particularly for children and elderly people.

In some cases, the virus can cause a fatal swelling of the brain.

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