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More mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus in Allegheny County, 7 neighborhoods to be treated
The Allegheny County Health Department announced that additional mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile Virus, prompting plans to spray seven Pittsburgh neighborhoods on Wednesday.
More mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus in the Pittsburgh area
The Allegheny County Health Department will be spraying a low-risk insecticide in multiple areas Wednesday night.
Williamson County mosquito samples test positive for West Nile Virus
Since receiving the positive test result on Aug. 5, Fitz said Williamson County officials are “working with the city of Leander to coordinate mosquito control,” an effort that will begin this weekend.
Woman who had West Nile virus describes her symptoms
In the United States, there have been 45 human cases of West Nile virus spread across 15 states this year. While putting his hand in a cage full of mosquitoes, MSU Denver biology professor Robert Hancock said there are increased numbers of positive mosquito pools.
Michigan health officials confirm first West Nile virus human case in 2025
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services confirmed the state's first West Nile virus human case in 2025.
First human case of West Nile in Michigan reported for 2025. Where the virus was detected
MDHHS says the case is the first detected in humans in Michigan this year. Mosquito-borne illnesses peak in August and September.
First case of West Nile Virus detected in Livingston County resident
It is the first human case of WNV detected in Michigan this year, said the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Michigan's first case of West Nile detected in Livingston County
The first case of West Nile virus in Michigan this year was recently detected in a Livingston County resident, the state health department reported Friday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has not released information about the patient's identity,
First West Nile Virus Case Confirmed In Michigan: How Does The Infection Spread Through The Body?
First human case of West Nile virus has been confirmed in Michigan. Although the threat isn’t high, one must know the how to stay safe and who may be at risk to get the virus.
7 Pittsburgh neighborhoods to be treated after more mosquito samples test positive for West Nile Virus
The Allegheny County Health Department on Monday confirmed that additional mosquito samples have tested positive for West ...
Additional mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus, 6 Pittsburgh neighborhoods to be sprayed
The Allegheny County Health Department announced that additional mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile Virus, ...
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Allegheny County Responds to West Nile Threat with Pesticide Treatments in Seven Neighborhoods
Allegheny County plans to treat neighborhoods with Zenivex E20 after mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile Virus.
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Biologists tracking Jamestown Canyon virus, detected in Pa. mosquitoes
While West Nile virus remains the greatest mosquito-borne threat in Pennsylvania, state officials are monitoring another ...
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First Colorado death from West Nile virus reported for 2025
Best ways to protect yourself from West Nile virus, according to CDPHE• Use insect repellent with DEET, picaridin, I3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus or para-menthane-diol ...
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What to know: South Dakota reports first 2025 West Nile death
South Dakota has reported its first death from West Nile virus of 2025, according to the state Department of Health's dashboard. Three human cases had been reported statewide in Brookings ...
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Biologists are tracking Jamestown Canyon virus, detected in Pennsylvania mosquitoes
While West Nile remains the greatest mosquito-borne threat in Pennsylvania, state officials are monitoring another virus that has begun popping up in mosquito populations. Jamestown Canyon virus, ...
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Woman who had West Nile virus describes her symptoms - WLWT
Life has changed a lot since Lisa Montez’s West Nile virus diagnosis in 2022, but she hasn’t forgotten it. “That day, I was here hanging out with the family, and we decided to go out in the ...