Caution Advised: North Dakota Sees Rise in West Nile Cases

West Nile Virus hospitalizes 11 people in North Dakota

Only about 10% of people develop symptoms, doctors say.

Caution advised: North Dakota sees rise in West Nile cases

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) - North Dakota health officials are urging residents to take precautions against mosquito bites as the state reports a rise in West Nile virus cases. As of August 14, the state has 26 confirmed cases of West Nile in humans. Of those 11 people were hospitalized and nine involved nervous system complications. Thirty-eight mosquito pools and three birds have also tested positive for the virus. HHS recommends North Dakotans take…

North Dakota sees rise in reported West Nile Virus cases

Bismarck, N.D. – The number of reported human cases of West Nile Virus is rising in North Dakota. As of August 14th, North Dakota’s Department of Health and Human Services has had 26 reported cases. Eleven of those people were hospitalized, and nine had what HHS called “nervous system complications.” Additionally, 38 mosquito pools and a few birds have tested positive. HHS is warning the public that late August is historically the most active pe…

West Nile virus cases rise to 26 in North Dakota, 11 hospitalized

Of the 26 cases, 11 people were hospitalized and nine had nervous system complications, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. Other cases are still pending.