Massachusetts, West Nile virus
How to avoid mosquito bites as RI sees new EEE, West Nile virus cases
With the news that RI has seen its first human case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis since 2019, the Health Department and DEM are offering some safety tips.
Maps show states with West Nile virus, EEE as cases of mosquito-borne illnesses spread
Here's where the mosquito-borne diseases West Nile virus​ and eastern equine encephalitis​ are being reported in the U.S. in 2024.
How Scientists Are Turning Mosquito Spit Into a Weapon Against the West Nile Virus and Other Deadly Diseases
Anita Saraf investigates mosquito saliva to understand how viruses like dengue and West Nile are transmitted, using mass spectrometry to identify potential targets for vaccines and treatments. You might guess it’d be tough to extract saliva from a mosquito.
Pittsfield officials say West Nile Virus detected in mosquito testing, no human cases yet; spraying won’t restart
Public health officials in Pittsfield, Massachusetts are responding to positive tests for mosquito-borne illnesses as the commonwealth reports multiple human cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus.
West Nile virus found in third Falmouth mosquito sample, though risk remains moderate
Another mosquito sample collected in Falmouth has tested positive for West Nile virus. The risk level remains moderate, but precautions are advised.
Mass. health officials announce 11th human case of West Nile Virus
A man in his 60s who recently traveled outside of Massachusetts is now the 11th human case of West Nile Virus in the state this year, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced Friday afternoon.
More cases of mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus reported in Cincinnati suburb
Springdale Health Department said in a release. West Nile virus can be transmitted to humans through a mosquito bite. The Ohio Department of Health Laboratory collected two mosquito pools from the city's northwest quadrant and one from the southwest quadrant.
Public health reports first human case of West Nile Virus in Dane County this year
The public health authority for Dane County on Friday reported the first human case of West Nile Virus of this year. The announcement from Madison & Dane County Public Health marks the fifth West Nile Virus case in the state in 2024.
Peel reports 1st human West Nile Virus this year
Peel Public Health has reported the region's first human case of West Nile Virus this year. In a news release on Friday, the public health unit said the case is in a Mississauga resident. West Nile Virus is an infection that is transmitted to people through the bite of an infected mosquito.
Calhoun County resident contracts West Nile virus
Calhoun County says it has recorded its first human case of West Nile virus of the season. (Sept. 13, 2024) Yahoo Sports
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Frisco Steps Up Mosquito Control Efforts After West Nile Virus Detected in Local Mosquito Pools
Frisco starts ground spraying after five mosquito pools test positive for West Nile virus, with 13 cases this season.
Rare mosquito-borne virus with no cure and no vaccine now confirmed in Canada
Public health officials have now confirmed an Ottawa resident died last month after being infected with the mosquito-borne ...
Rare local case of mosquito-borne dengue virus confirmed in Baldwin Park
The dengue infection is California's third-ever confirmed case of locally transmitted dengue that is not related to travel.
Fourth case of dangerous mosquito-borne virus confirmed in Massachusetts
A fourth case of the dangerous mosquito-borne illness was confirmed in Massachusetts on Monday, according to health officials ...
Ottawa resident who died last month had rare mosquito-borne virus
Ottawa Public Health says a resident who died in August of brain inflammation had the eastern equine encephalitis virus, a ...
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Rhode Island sees first human case of deadly mosquito virus in five years
Rhode Island recorded its first human case in five years of Eastern Equine Encephalitis, a potentially fatal mosquito-borne ...