West Nile Virus
West Nile Virus Death Rate As 10 Die in Arizona of Mosquito-Borne Virus
While most cases of the virus are asymptomatic, in some cases it can cause damage to the nervous system, as well as brain inflammation, or meningitis.
West Nile Virus Carried by Mosquitoes Causes Deaths in at Least 6 States
Nine people have died as a result of contracting the virus from infected mosquitoes. Only about one in five people experience symptoms from the virus, according to health officials.
Arizona Man Paralyzed, Unable to Speak After Catching West Nile Virus
An infectious disease doctor who treated the man said it was the worst case of the disease he had seen in a decade.
Texas Man Paralyzed With Suspected West Nile Virus Spread by Mosquitoes
A 60-year-old man in Houston has lost the use of all of his limbs, in what appears to be a serious case of WNV.
West Nile Virus Reemerges as Mosquito Tests Positive in Houston Subdivision
This comes as folks try to shoo away the COVID-19 coronavirus that lurked all of 2020 and most of 2021 so far, and just before hurricane season.
'The Blacklist' Cast and Crew Lead Tributes to Clark Middleton
Clark Middleton has died aged 63 after contracting West Nile Virus, and stars who have worked alongside "The Blacklist" and "Twin Peaks" actor have been taking to social media to pay tribute.
Texas Warns of West Nile Virus Threat From Mosquitoes With Record Levels
Around one in 150 people infected with West Nile virus develop a serious illness.
Mosquito That Can Transmit Zika Discovered in Nebraska for First Time
"Tracking and monitoring the types of mosquitoes that exist in Nebraska communities is critical, which in turn helps us identify potential public health implications and implement prevention measures to reduce risk," a state epidemiologist said.
West Nile Virus Map, Cases by State
The deadliest year for West Nile virus so far in the U.S. was 2012, with almost 300 deaths.
West Nile Virus Spreads in U.S., Kills Woman in Iowa
There is no vaccine to prevent infection, and there are no medications to treat the virus in people.
West Nile Virus Linked to Meningitis Cases
West Nile Virus has caused neuroinvasive conditions like meningitis and brain inflammation in 29 people in the U.S.
West Nile Virus Found in Mosquitos in Two U.S. States
The virus could cause potentially dangerous health issues in humans and is most commonly spread by mosquitos.
West Nile Virus Case Confirmed in LA
Cases of the disease spread by mosquitos in Los Angeles have risen in the past five years.
Fighting West Nile Virus Shouldn't Mean Poisoning People
Cities around the country are spraying pesticides meant to kill mosquitos that don't work—and could pose a serious health threat.
Building a Better Mosquito
The new insect would be introduced in the wild to supplant disease carriers with a harmless imposter.