US EditionOfficials Confirm First Human Case of West Nile Virus in Nebraska This Year
- On June 25, 2025, health officials announced the initial confirmed instance of West Nile virus infection in a person within Nebraska, reported by the East Central District Health Department.
- The virus is transmitted by Culex mosquitoes that become infected after feeding on birds carrying the virus; however, so far this season, mosquito samples have not shown any positive results.
- Health departments recommend draining standing water weekly, sealing and repairing window screens, and using repellents containing DEET or picaridin to reduce mosquito exposure.
- Less than 1% of infected people become severely ill, but those over 50 or with weakened immunity face greater risks, and no vaccine or specific treatment exists.
- The case underscores ongoing West Nile virus risks in Nebraska and highlights public health efforts to prevent mosquito-borne illness this summer season.
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Human case of West Nile virus reported in Nebraska for first time this year
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Nebraska has reported its first human case this season of West Nile virus. Health officials said Wednesday the case is in the East Central District Health Department, which covers Boone, Colfax, Nance and Platte counties. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services said no mosquito pools in the state have tested positive for the virus...
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Nebraska reports first human case of West Nile virus of the year
Nebraska's first human case of West Nile virus this year was reported in the East Central District Health Department, which covers Boone, Colfax, Nance and Platte counties.
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