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Cases of West Nile Human Disease Q.
How many cases of West Nile disease in humans have occurred in
the U.S.? Please see CDC's current case count for the number and nature of human cases of West Nile virus-related disease reported in the U.S. in 2004. In 2003, there were 9862 human cases of WNV disease reported, including 264 deaths. For a report of cases by clinical syndrome and by state, please see the 2003 human disease cases. In 2002, there were 4156 human cases of WNV disease, including 284 deaths. Cases were reported throughout much of the US; for a report of cases by each state please refer to the 2002 human case count. In 2001, there were 66 human cases of severe disease and 9 deaths. In 2000, 21 cases were reported, including 2 deaths in the New York City area. In 1999, 62 cases of severe disease, including 7 deaths, occurred in the New York area. There are no reliable estimates are available for the number of cases of West Nile encephalitis that occur worldwide. Q.
What proportion of people with severe illness due to West Nile
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