First Confirmed West Nile Virus Activity Found in Wisconsin This Year
First Confirmed West Nile Virus Activity Found in Wisconsin This Year The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has confirmed the first West Nile virus (WNV) activity in the state this year. A human case of WNV illness has been reported in a resident of Barron County, and mosquitos collected from Milwaukee and Lafayette Counties have tested positive for WNV. “The first detections of West Nile virus this year are a reminder to take steps to prevent mosquito bites and possible disease. West Nile virus poses a risk to all Wisconsinites, but people who have…
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July 28, 2025
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