A mosquito sample collected in a Texas county tested positive for West Nile virus, officially marking the first positive samples to be confirmed this year, county health officials said this week. Source: Fox News
Muncie man recovering from West Nile Virus shares moment he knew something was wrong (via FOX59)
MUNCIE, Ind. — James Whitley spent around a month in the hospital last August after a mosquito carrying West Nile Virus bit him. The problem, and this happens to all patients, he did not know he was infected until he started showing symptoms. The Indiana Department of Public Health says people need a doctor’s exam to know they have West … Read More
Muncie man recovering from West Nile Virus shares moment he knew something was wrong (via FOX59)
MUNCIE, Ind. — James Whitley spent around a month in the hospital last August after a mosquito carrying West Nile Virus bit him. The problem, and this happens to all patients, he did not know he was infected until he started showing symptoms. The Indiana Department of Public Health says people need a doctor’s exam to know they have West … Read More
Western Iowans face greatest threat of West Nile virus (via KCCI)
The study shows that the mosquito most likely to carry the illness thrives in western Iowa. Source: KCCI
Illinois Officials Issue West Nile Virus Warning And Asks For Public To Trap Mosquitoes
Illinois Officials Issue West Nile Virus Warning And Asks For Public To Trap Mosquitos Source: Q985
First case of West Nile virus reported for 2019
A woman over 50 has been diagnosed with the first case of West Nile virus in the county, according the Southern Nevada Health District. Source: KTNV
Floodwater mosquitoes likely in Nebraska but too soon to know about West Nile carriers (via Omaha.com)
The state will likely See floodwater mosquitoes, said Jeff Hamik, vector-borne disease surveillance coordinator. Source: Omaha.com
Oklahoma boy is home months after West Nile diagnosis (via KJRH)
While Tristyn’s life is very different now, his family is thankful he’s alive. Source: KJRH
West Nile season returns, North Texans reminded to take precautions (via KDFW)
Another season of the West Nile Virus has started in North Texas. Source: KDFW
The end of California&’s drought could mean fewer cases of West Nile virus (via latimes.com)
Cases of West Nile virus could fall in California now that the years-long drought is over. It’s not clear why dry conditions help the virus spread. Source: latimes.com
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