Hamilton County records first human case of West Nile Virus

Hamilton County records first human case of West Nile Virus

HAMILTON COUNTY, Ind. -- A resident in Hamilton County has tested positive for West Nile Virus, becoming the county's first human case of the mosquito-borne disease in 2025. According to the Hamilton County Health Department, this marks the second human case to be reported in Indiana this summer. In July, the virus was reported for the first time this year in a resident of Vanderburgh County. “Most people infected with West Nile virus have no sy…

West Nile Virus detected in Hamilton County resident

NOBLESVILLE A Hamilton County resident has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV), marking the second human case reported in Indiana this summer.This mosquito-borne disease can affect humans, birds, and other animals. To protect patient privacy, officials said no further details about the case will be released.Most people infected with West Nile virus have no symptoms or only mild flu-like symptoms which can include fever, headache, body ache…