Wisconsin horse tests positive for WNV
An unvaccinated 2-year-old Standardbred gelding in Clark County, Wisconsin, was confirmed positive for West Nile virus (WNV) on Sept. 13. On Sept. 7, he began showing clinical signs of ataxia (incoordination) and recumbency (down and unable to get up) and is now deceased.
Public health reports first human case of West Nile Virus in Dane County this year
The public health authority for Dane County on Friday reported the first human case of West Nile Virus of this year. The announcement from Madison & Dane County Public Health marks the fifth West Nile Virus case in the state in 2024. There have been two deaths from West Nile Virus in Wisconsin so far this year.
Health officials report 3 West Nile virus deaths; warn of mosquito-spread illnesses
Health officials are warning of the dangers of mosquitos infected with West Nile virus after three recent deaths were recorded across Wisconsin and Illinois. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) confirmed on Thursday that two people have died and another was hospitalized due to the effects of the virus.
Human West Nile virus infection reported in Rock County
The seventh human case of West Nile virus in Wisconsin this year is a Rock County resident. The Rock County Public Health Department reported the case Friday; Walworth County health
First human case of West Nile Virus found in Rock County
A West Nile Virus infection in a human has been identified in Rock County, according to a news release from the Rock County Public Health Department.
7th human case of West Nile Virus confirmed in Denton County
DENTON COUNTY, Texas — Four new cases of the West Nile Virus (WNV) have been confirmed in Denton County. This brings the total number of cases to seven in the 2024 season, the Denton County Public Health (DCPH) said Wednesday. In August, the department announced its first death from the virus.
More mosquitoes on Long Island: What to know about West Nile virus, eastern equine encephalitis
The rainy spring on Long Island provided rich breeding grounds for mosquitoes. The hot, relatively dry summer led mosquitoes and birds to share limited water sources.
Health officials announce first human case of West Nile virus in Rock County
ROCK COUNTY, Wis. (WKOW) -- Health officials in Rock County say the county has its first human case of West Nile virus this year. It's the 7th human case recorded in Wisconsin in 2024, according to Rock County Public Health.
Central Minnesota horse dies, tests positive for West Nile virus
Following the report of a sick horse that died last month, the Minnesota Board of Animal Health has confirmed it was the first case of West Nile virus in a horse this year. The unvaccinated 2-year-old Belgian colt was confirmed positive with the illness on Aug.
West Nile Virus, Equine Encephalitis detected in Kalamazoo County horse
Both West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) infection were detected in a Kalamazoo County horse on Friday, Sept. 13. Though no human cases have been reported in the county to date, according to a press release,
Walworth County horse tests positive for West Nile Virus, health experts report
A horse in Walworth County tested positive for West Nile Virus on Thursday, health officials reported Friday. Walworth County Health and Human Services said that the positive test result shows that WNV-carrying mosquitoes are active in the area.
Health officials sound the alarm after confirming deaths caused by dangerous disease spread by mosquitos: 'Poses a serious risk'
While ABC News noted that the majority of people infected with West Nile virus won't show symptoms, some may experience ...
How to tell the difference between West Nile, dengue and EEE viruses
As mosquito-borne illnesses including West Nile virus, dengue and EEE spread across the U.S., experts explain how to tell ...
Fall is approaching, but mosquito season isn't over
Charts and maps show where dengue, West Nile and eastern equine encephalitis have been detected and how this year stacks up ...
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Unvaccinated Wisconsin stallion tests positive for WNV
A 4-year-old Standardbred stallion in Marquette County, Wisconsin, recently tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). The ...