First human case of WNV in Mississippi confirmed for 2026 - Daily Leader

First human case of WNV in Mississippi confirmed for 2026 - Daily Leader

The Mississippi State Department of Health has confirmed Mississippi’s first human case of West Nile virus this year in Hancock County. West Nile virus is transmitted primarily through the bite of an infected mosquito. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, most people (8 out of 10) infected with West Nile virus do not develop any symptoms. About 1 in 5 people who are infected develop a fever with other symptoms such as hea…