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University Daily Kansan
Page 0244 from reel: NP 10601 (2003-08-18 to 2003-11-25)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/43413

Title: Kansas Health Officials Gear Up for Worst of Virus
Summary: Kansas health officials prepare for West Nile virus outbreak, with no human cases confirmed in Douglas County but precautions being taken as virus typically peaks in August and September.
Category: local news
Subjects: public health; disease prevention; West Nile virus
Named Entities: Hillix, Danielle [staff writer]; Watkins Memorial Health Center; Sharon Watson [public information officer]; Douglas County Health Department
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Parasite Cases Increase to 22
Summary: Cryptosporidium parasite cases in Lawrence area increase to 22, with health officials monitoring swimming pools and water supply while investigating source of outbreak.
Category: local news
Subjects: public health; cryptosporidium; water safety
Named Entities: Kampwirth, Kevin [staff writer]; Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department; Watkins Health Center; University of Kansas
Confidence: 0.8

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: AAA Pawn; Emprise Bank; Sunflower Bank
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 1.0

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