For the second time this summer, West Nile virus has been found in Boston mosquitoes, according to the Boston Public Health Commission.The virus was found in a sample tested in Roslindale earlier this week. A positive pool was also found in Jamaica Plain this week, health officials said.There have been no human cases of West Nile virus or Eastern equine encephalitis in Massachusetts this year. There was one case of EEE last year among Massachusetts residents.West Nile virus is usually transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. Most people infected with West Nile virus will have no symptoms. West Nile virus symptoms tend to include fever and flu-like illness, but in rare cases, more severe illness can occur.EEE is spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. Initial symptoms of EEE are fever -- often 103 to 106 degrees Fahrenheit -- stiff neck, headache and lack of energy; in severe cases, symptoms can progress to confusion, disorientation and coma.

For the second time this summer, West Nile virus has been found in Boston mosquitoes, according to the Boston Public Health Commission.

The virus was found in a sample tested in Roslindale earlier this week. A positive pool was also found in Jamaica Plain this week, health officials said.


There have been no human cases of West Nile virus or Eastern equine encephalitis in Massachusetts this year. There was one case of EEE last year among Massachusetts residents.

West Nile virus is usually transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. Most people infected with West Nile virus will have no symptoms. West Nile virus symptoms tend to include fever and flu-like illness, but in rare cases, more severe illness can occur.

EEE is spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. Initial symptoms of EEE are fever -- often 103 to 106 degrees Fahrenheit -- stiff neck, headache and lack of energy; in severe cases, symptoms can progress to confusion, disorientation and coma.