First 2026 case of West Nile virus reported in Iowa

By: Cami Koons

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: August 5, 2026

Words: 356

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services reported a case of West Nile virus in an eastern Iowa adult Wednesday, marking the state’s first reported case in 2026.

West Nile virus is most commonly transmitted to people via infected mosquitoes and can cause mild symptoms such as a fever or headache, though many infected people have no symptoms. While not common, the virus can manifest into more serious diseases that impact a person’s …

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