The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has reported that as of June 2025, there are three reported cases of ...

As IgM does not cross the blood-brain barrier, IgM antibody in CSF strongly suggests central nervous system infection. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) can also be performed on the CSF.

Nat Clin Pract Neurol. 2006;2(5):264-275. RT-PCR of serum or CSF is not generally useful or indeed recommended for the diagnosis of WNV infection, as peak viremia occurs 3-4 days before symptom ...

West Nile virus (WNV) is spread by mosquitoes and can cause illness in people and animals. While 80% of human cases are asymptomatic, many people can develop West Nile fever.

According to a press release, LDH says it is not uncommon to see increased West Nile disease activity in Louisiana during the summer months, a cluster of cases in a small locality is unusual.

What is West Nile Virus West Nile virus (WNV) is spread by mosquitoes and can cause illness in people and animals. While 80% of human cases are asymptomatic, many people can develop West Nile fever.

IDPH says West Nile Virus, a disease carried and transmitted by mosquitos, has already been confirmed in 19 Illinois counties this year, including Christian county.

These annoying insects can spread dangerous diseases like West Nile virus. Most people who are infected with West Nile have no symptoms, but some suffer a headache. And in severe cases, the virus ...

"Just a lot of mosquitoes around, we're receiving about 15-20 calls a day,” said Barry Christensen, operations manager at Thunder Pest Control. The Oklahoma City County Health Department confirmed the ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The presence of West Nile Virus has been confirmed in 17 Illinois counties this year so far, including cases in the nearby counties of Winnebago and McHenry.

IDPH: West Nile virus found in 17 Illinois counties 13 WREX Newsroom Jun 19, 2025 Updated Jun 19, 2025 0 ...