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First Human West Nile Case in Travis County | Texas News
Travis County just confirmed its first human case of West Nile virus in 2026 — a resident who tested positive after seeing their doctor. With ten mosquito pools already testing positive across six zip codes, officials are sounding the alarm. Last year saw 41 positive pools and five human cases. While most people show no symptoms, some may suffer for weeks or months — especially those over 50 or with weakened immune systems. There’s no cure once infected, so prevention is key: drain standing water, use bug spray, wear long sleeves and pants outdoors. Stay smart, stay safe this mosquito season…
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