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Oklahoma reports first West Nile Virus case and death. Here's how to protect yourself
By Jillian Taylor,
StateImpact Oklahoma
Published July 17, 2024 at 5:00 AM CDT
The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) reported its first human case and death from the West Nile Virus, which spreads through mosquito bites.
The infected patient lived in Southwest Oklahoma and was hospitalized before they died from the West Nile Virus. The disease spreads from Culex mosquitoes, which pass it after feeding on infected birds. These mosquitoes often breed and congregate near stagnant pools of water...
Oklahoma reports first West Nile Virus case and death. Here's how to protect yourself
By Jillian Taylor,
StateImpact Oklahoma
Published July 17, 2024 at 5:00 AM CDT
The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) reported its first human case and death from the West Nile Virus, which spreads through mosquito bites.
The infected patient lived in Southwest Oklahoma and was hospitalized before they died from the West Nile Virus. The disease spreads from Culex mosquitoes, which pass it after feeding on infected birds. These mosquitoes often breed and congregate near stagnant pools of water...