2 children in Tennessee recovering from rare La Crosse virus spread by mosquitoes

2 children in Tennessee recovering from rare La Crosse virus spread by mosquitoes

Most people who get it don't have symptoms, but in some cases it can lead to "major neurologic complications," according to health officials.

2 children hospitalized with rare La Crosse virus spread by mosquitoes

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. Meanwhile in Ohio, a 66-year-old man wa…

2 Tennessee children hospitalized with rare La Crosse virus spread by mosquitoes

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. Meanwhile in Ohio, a 66-year-old man wa…

Knox County confirms 1st two cases of La Crosse virus in kids

Knox County reports first 2 cases of La Crosse virus in children; both hospitalized but recovering. Learn prevention tips against this mosquito-borne virus.