Michigan confirms first 2026 case of West Nile virus in a domestic animal
The standardbred-Friesian mare is currently undergoing treatment and is believed to be unvaccinated, according to state officials.
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The standardbred-Friesian mare is currently undergoing treatment and is believed to be unvaccinated, according to state officials.
Oakland County Health Division is encouraging residents to protect themselves against mosquito-borne diseases, including West Nile and eastern equine encephalitis viruses.
Detroit's chief public health officer, Ali Abazeed, confirmed in a press conference following Thursday's severe weather that the first human case of West Nile virus has been recorded.
The first human case of West Nile virus in Detroit was confirmed by the Detroit Health Department on Friday.
A mosquito species that is new to Michigan is recognizable by its black-and-white striped body. Unlike most mosquitoes, it is active and bites during the day.
Wayne County health officials on Wednesday reported the county's first human case of West Nile virus in 2026.
Wayne County health officials on Wednesday reported the county's first human case of West Nile virus in 2026.
A human case of West Nile virus in West Michigan was detected through routine screening of a blood donation, health officials say.
Wayne County is reporting its first detection of West Nile virus in 2026 among mosquito populations.
West Nile virus has been detected among mosquitoes in two locations near Grand Rapids, the Kent County Health Department said.
The West Nile virus has been detected in mosquito samples in Grand Rapids and Wyoming, Michigan.
The deceased was an older adult who had underlying health conditions, according to officials.
Wayne County health officials on Tuesday reported the county's first death associated with a human case of West Nile virus in 2025. The deceased was an older adult who had underlying health conditions, according to officials.
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A human case of West Nile virus has resulted in the death of that patient, Kent County health officials reported.
A human case of West Nile virus has been reported in an Oakland County resident – the second such case confirmed this year in Michigan.
Routine West Nile virus testing by the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has "identified positive mosquito pools in our community."
A second Michigan county has confirmed the presence of West Nile virus among its local mosquito populations this year.
West Nile virus has been confirmed for the first time this summer among mosquitoes in Macomb County, health officials said.
Health officials in a Southeast Michigan county are alerting residents to be cautious about mosquito bites after a third human case of West Nile virus has been confirmed.
Here's where the mosquito-borne diseases West Nile virus and eastern equine encephalitis are being reported in the U.S. in 2024.
A New Hampshire man is fighting for his life because of a mosquito bite. He has tested positive for three mosquito-borne viruses, including EEE.
A dead falcon found in Detroit has tested positive for West Nile virus, health officials announced.
Fauci said he was hospitalized after experiencing a fever, chills and severe fatigue.
WNV has been detected in several dozen mosquito pools and wild birds across the state.
