US EditionPositive Human Case of West Nile Virus Confirmed in Baytown
- On Friday, June 20, 2025, Harris County Public Health confirmed that a Baytown resident has contracted West Nile virus, marking the first reported infection in the area this year.
- This confirmation follows previous mosquito detections in several county areas and prompts the city to increase mitigation efforts.
- West Nile virus transmits via infected mosquito bites, often from mosquitoes that fed on infected birds, causing symptoms from mild illness to severe neurological problems.
- Baytown’s Health Department advises residents to eliminate standing water, use DEET insect repellent, wear long clothing outdoors, and report mosquito breeding sites at 281-420-5384.
- With no vaccines or treatments available and 80 percent of infected people asymptomatic, public health officials emphasize ongoing vigilance against West Nile virus.
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Harris County reports 2025's first human West Nile virus case
HOUSTON (KIAH) — The first human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in 2025 has been reported in unincorporated Harris County, excluding the City of Houston, and confirmed by Harris County Public Health (HCPH). According to HCPH, an adult male who lived in eastern Harris County tested positive for West Nile virus and has since fully recovered. Unfortunately, West Nile virus can be fatal. Last year, in 2024, there were three total WNV-related deat…
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