MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A third human case of West Nile virus has been confirmed in Shelby County. The Shelby County Health Department (SCHD) and the Tennessee Department of Health confirmed Tuesday, Aug. 19, that a third human case of West Nile virus has been reported.

The virus can cause serious illness and lead to hospitalization or death, but most people will not experience any symptoms, said Dr. Shirin Mazumder, an infectious diseases doctor with Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare.

The Health Department of Northwest Michigan has confirmed a human case of West Nile virus in Emmet County. West Nile virus is

MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) - Minot Air Force Base found mosquitoes carrying the West Nile Virus at a park on base. The 5th Medical Group said the mosquito samples were found last month. The base is taking safety measures like surveillance of high-traffic areas and housing communities, as well as applying control measures.

Mansfield Borough has issued a public health notice after receiving word of a positive West Nile Virus mosquito sample in the area. On Tuesday, Aug. 19, the Borough announced that it had been notified by the Pennsylvania Department of Health that a mosquito sample from Mansfield Borough had tested positive for

The West Central District Health Department confirms four West Nile virus-positive mosquito pool and one human case in its jurisdiction.

West Nile virus (WNV) has been the dominant cause of mosquito-borne illness in the United States since its introduction into North America in 1999. There are no vaccines nor medications to prevent or treat illness in people,

The West Central Health Department has confirmed four mosquito pools testing positive for West Nile virus and one human case of the virus in the area. This upti

An American crow in Walnut Creek was found to be the second bird infected with West Nile Virus, according to the Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District.