Harris County also reported a huge increase in West Nile-positive mosquitoes with 235 positive samples so far this year. It reported a total of 50 in 2023.
HOUSTON — On Tuesday, Montgomery County health officials reported"abnormally high levels" of West Nile virus and announced their first human case of 2024. Once confirmed by the state, it will be Texas' first human case of 2024.
Harris County health officials have reported 235 positive West Nile mosquito samples so far this year -- there were only 50 such samples in 2023. Montgomery County said its first human case this year is a woman in her 50s living in the 77304 ZIP code. So what does a bad year look like? Texas worst outbreak happened in 2012 with nearly 1,900 cases and 89 deaths.A majority of folks never even know they have it, but some do get sick. Symptoms include fever, headache, body aches, nausea and vomiting. Severe headaches and confusion are signs of severe West Nile virus."They know how to do this really well," Hotez said.
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