If you work outside, you are at risk of contracting West Nile Virus. While not common, the Centers for Disease Control last year reported its highest number of West Nile cases since 2003. Spread by mosquitos, the virus can cause serious illness and even death. And it’s more common than people may think. The CDC says at least 243 people died from it last year. About 5,390 illnesses related to West Nile were reported.Texas was the most common location, with one-third of all cases reported there. But 12 other states across the nation reported West Nile illnesses in humans; California,
