Texas health officials announce first West Nile virus case in Brazos County

Texas reports first West Nile Virus case of 2025 in Brazos County, urges mosquito precautions

A Brazos County resident has tested positive for West Nile virus, marking the first reported case of 2025 in Texas, according to state health officials.

Texas health officials announce first West Nile virus case in Brazos County

The first case of the West Nile virus was confirmed in Texas, according to a news release. According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, a Brazos County resident was diagnosed with West Nile fever on June 24.Brazos County is located three hours away from Bexar County.Texas DSHS Commissioner Dr. Jennifer Shuford urged Texans to be aware that mosquitoes spread illnesses such as West Nile and dengue -- which can be severe. Officials s…

Texas' first West Nile case of the year confirmed in Brazos County

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The first case of West Nile illness in Texas this year has been confirmed in a Brazos County resident, according to state health officials. In a press release Thursday, the Texas Department of State Health Services said the person was diagnosed with West Nile fever on June 24. Last year, 455 cases of West Nile disease were reported across Texas, resulting in 56 deaths. "Texans should be aware that mosquitoes transmit disease, and…