Southwest Idaho resident contracts meningitis from West Nile Virus infection, health officials say

By: Kyle Pfannenstiel

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: August 17, 2026

Words: 491

Last Updated: 19 hours, 53 minutes ago

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A Canyon County resident over the age of 65 is Idaho’s first reported human case of West Nile virus meningitis this year, public health officials announced Monday.

The infected person was hospitalized but is recovering at home, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare announced in a news release.

Infected mosquitoes spread West Nile virus through bites.

Idaho health officials pointed to the case of the disease to encourage people to take steps …

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