NC: 2024 West Nile

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Source: https://abc11.com/post/2-severe-cases-west-nile-virus-found-western-north-carolina/15128478/

2 severe cases of West Nile virus found in western North Carolina
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Wednesday, July 31, 2024 5:04PM

2 severe cases of West Nile virus found in western North Carolina
The illness, spread by mosquitoes during the summer months, mostly causes mild infections but can sometimes be life-threatening.

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- North Carolina has seen two West Nile virus infections this year.

The illness, spread by mosquitoes during the summer months, mostly causes mild infections but can sometimes be life-threatening.

Both cases found in western North Carolina fall in the severe category, according to state health officials.

In all, 72 cases have been found this year across 21 states, and 42 of these infections fall in the severe category.​..

 

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Source: https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/ch...ospitalized-with-west-nile-virus-in-nc-county


Three hos­pi­talized with West Nile virus in one N.C. county since mid-July, officials say
By Jennifer Gamertsfelder Columbus County
PUBLISHED 9:30 AM ET Aug. 27, 2024

It's the most common time of year to become infected with West Nile virus from a mosquito bite, and several cases have already been reported in North Carolina, according to health officials.

Columbus County has seen three cases of West Nile virus since mid-July, according to county health officials. These have been the only cases reported in the state so far this year, according to the CDC.

The people infected with the virus were hospitalized and survived.​

A case of West Nile virus was also reported by health officials in Rock Hill, South Carolina, not far from Charlotte....