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West Nile Virus Confirmed in Wisconsin, North Carolina, Rhode Island
Several states across the U.S. have reported their first cases or detections of West Nile Virus (WNV) for 2025, prompting health officials to issue warnings and prevention advice. North Carolina confirmed its first human case since 2022 in Durham County, while Hays County, Texas reported its first human infection this season, despite no positive mosquito pools in the county but over 270 in the state. Rhode Island detected its first WNV-positive mosquito sample of the year in East Providence, with no signs of other mosquito-borne viruses like Eastern Equine Encephalitis. Maricopa County, Arizona, recorded the year's first WNV-related death as mosquito activity and positive tests increase. Health departments in affected areas advise the public to use EPA-approved repellents, wear protective clothing, drain standing water, and avoid peak mosquito hours to reduce risk. Most people infected with WNV do not show symptoms, but about one in five may develop fever, and severe cases can impact the central nervous system.

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