DHS Confirms First Case Of West Nile Virus In Wisconsin This Year

BARRON COUNTY, Wis. (WSAW) -The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has confirmed the first West Nile virus activity in the state this year.

A human case of West Nile virus has been reported in a person living in Barron County. Mosquitoes collected in Milwaukee and Lafayette Counties have tested positive for the virus as well.

“The first detections of West Nile virus this year are a reminder to take steps to prevent mosquito bites and possible disease. West Nile virus poses a risk to all Wisconsinites, but people who have weakened immune systems are at higher risk for serious illness,” said Paula Tran, State Health Officer and Administrator of the Division of Public Health.

Continue reading about the first case of West Nile virus this year, written by Desiree Fischer.

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Desiree Fischer came to NewsChannel 7 in 2002 as a part time production assistant and now serves as NewsChannel 7’s Assignment Manager.

After graduating from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in 2005 with a degree in Communication, she began working full-time in the news department as a Videojournalist.

Desiree lives in Wausau with her husband Bill and son Jack. She grew up in Marathon, Wis.

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