MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — The second human case of West Nile Virus for 2025 was confirmed, according to the Health Officer for Mobile County, Dr. Kevin Michaels.
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Due to the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), no identifying information is available on the patient.
Symptoms of WNV and other mosquito-borne diseases are “high fever, severe headache, nausea, stiff neck, confusion, muscle weakness, paralysis, disorientation, and seizures,” according to a release from the Mobile County Health Department. A person’s age or health can affect the severity of the virus.
“Dr. Michaels warns that it is extremely important that people taking part in outdoor activities make every effort to reduce their exposure to mosquitoes and should always keep mosquito repellent with them when outdoors,” the release said. “Mosquito activity peaks at dusk and again at dawn. He goes on to advise that draining standing water will stop mosquitoes from multiplying, cover doors and windows with screens to keep mosquitoes out of your house, and cover skin with clothing or appropriate repellent.”…