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2 Tennessee children hospitalized with rare La Crosse virus spread by mosquitoes
by: Matt Hollingsworth, Dave Nethers
Posted: Jul 23, 2025 / 02:27 PM CDT
Updated: Jul 23, 2025 / 03:23 PM CDT
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE/WJW) – Two children in Tennessee are now recovering at home after being hospitalized for La Crosse virus, a rare mosquito-borne virus that can, in severe cases, lead to inflammation of the brain.
The Knox County Health Department said the two children were hospitalized earlier this month. They mark the first cases of the virus this year in the county, according to health officials...
2 Tennessee children hospitalized with rare La Crosse virus spread by mosquitoes
by: Matt Hollingsworth, Dave Nethers
Posted: Jul 23, 2025 / 02:27 PM CDT
Updated: Jul 23, 2025 / 03:23 PM CDT
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE/WJW) – Two children in Tennessee are now recovering at home after being hospitalized for La Crosse virus, a rare mosquito-borne virus that can, in severe cases, lead to inflammation of the brain.
The Knox County Health Department said the two children were hospitalized earlier this month. They mark the first cases of the virus this year in the county, according to health officials...