North Dakota: 2025 West Nile

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Source: https://northdakotamonitor.com/2025...akota-this-summer-with-14-human-cases-so-far/

West Nile virus appearing earlier in North Dakota this summer, with 14 human cases so far
By: Michael Achterling - August 8, 2025 5:00 am

​Cases of West Nile virus are springing up earlier this year in North Dakota due to wet weather creating prime mosquito breeding grounds, according to a state health official.

Fourteen human cases of West Nile virus, including three cases requiring hospitalization, have been reported in the state this summer. Cases have been identified in nine counties: Cass, Burleigh, Hettinger, McLean, Mercer, Richland, Morton, Kidder and Stutsman. Most cases have been reported since mid-July, with cases nearly doubling this week.

The virus is likely popping up earlier due to a rainier-than-normal summer creating more stagnant water pools, said Amanda Bakken, West Nile virus surveillance coordinator for the Department of Health and Human Services. The virus typically begins spreading in late August or September, she said.​..

 

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Source: https://www.argusleader.com/story/n...nile-virus-cases-in-north-dakota/85710025007/

North Dakota reports increase in West Nile virus cases: Here's what to know
Chris Mueller Sioux Falls Argus Leader
5 hours ago

North Dakota health officials have reported a sharp rise in West Nile virus cases across the state.

A total of 32 human cases had been reported statewide as of Aug. 18, already approaching the number reported for all of 2024, according to the North Dakota Health and Human Services' dashboard...
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Source: https://www.argusleader.com/story/n...as-north-dakota-reported-in-2025/86424138007/

In North Dakota, West Nile virus numbers keep climbing. How many cases have been reported?
Chris Mueller Sioux Falls Argus Leader
​8 hours ago

North Dakota has reported 79 human cases of West Nile virus in 2025 – the most since 2018, when 204 cases were reported.

More than half of those cases have been detected in people 50 or older, according to the state health department's dashboard. There have been cases reported in 23 North Dakota counties, including 16 in Cass County and 14 in Burleigh County...
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