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West Nile Virus, Iowa

WHO-TV Des Moines on MSN · 16h

Iowa’s first West Nile Virus case of 2025 confirmed, HHS says

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) confirmed the first case of West Nile Virus in the state in 2025. On Thursday, HHS announced that the first case of the virus this year was reported in an adult between the ages of 41 and 60 from northern Iowa.

West Nile Virus Activity Spikes to 20-Year High in the Midwest

Very high levels of the disease are trending currently, and are of 'serious concern' over the next eight weeks, say researchers.

The Gazette · 18h

Iowa reports first case of West Nile virus this year

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services has reported the first positive case of West Nile virus of the year in an adult in northern Iowa.

19hon MSN

Mosquitos in Iowa have the highest level of West Nile virus in decades. How to stop bites

Mosquito surveillance shows high West Nile virus activity in Iowa. Polk County officials warn you need to prevent bites to avoid infections.

Iowa reports first West Nile virus case of 2025

The infection was confirmed in a middle-aged adult from northern Iowa through testing at the State Hygienic Lab.

West Nile detected in Johnson County

This marks the first positive surveillance test since 2023, though no infections have been reported in Johnson County.

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