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West Nile, Kern County

First human case of West Nile virus confirmed in Kern County this year

Kern County confirms first human case of West Nile virus this year. Health officials urge precautions against mosquito bites as summer brings increased risk of infection.

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Public health confirms first case of West Nile virus in Kern County this year

The Kern County Public Health Department confirmed that Kern County has reported its first case of West Nile virus in 2025. County health officials said there were 12 confirmed cases of West Nile virus in Kern county in 2024.

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West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes found in Los Angeles County for the first time in 2025

The mosquitoes were located in Arleta, South El Monte, Valley Glen, Van Nuys, Panorama City and Lake Balboa, according to the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District.

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Infectious disease specialist warns most human cases of West Nile go undetected

Dr. Shikha Mishra, Kern Medical, explains that 80% of infected people show no symptoms, while serious cases can be life-threatening.

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First West Nile virus in Kern County mosquito population detected for ...

West Nile virus was first isolated from a patient from the West Nile district of northern Uganda, in Africa, in 1937. It came to the United States in 1999, and ...

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