BARRON COUNTY, Wis. — The first West Nile virus human case has been confirmed in Barron County, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported Monday afternoon.
DHS reported mosquitoes 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 weakened immune systems are at higher risk for serious illness,” said Paula Tran, state health officer and administrator of the Division of Public Health.
This virus spreads to birds, humans, and other animals through a bite of an infected mosquitoes. Mosquitoes get WNV by feeding on infected birds, and the virus does not spread from person to person, animal to animal, or animal to person.
The condition of the affected person is unknown.
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