Williamson County sees first West Nile case

Flooding increases mosquito-related disease risk

  • The Culex quinquefasciatus, or Southern house mosquito, can transmit West Nile virus. Photo courtesy of Texas A&M AgriLife.
    The Culex quinquefasciatus, or Southern house mosquito, can transmit West Nile virus. Photo courtesy of Texas A&M AgriLife.

    The Williamson County and Cities Health District has confirmed the first human case of West Nile Virus, July 3.

    According to the health district, the individual is a resident in their 40s living in southern Williamson County. So far this season, zero mosquito trap samples have tested positive for WNV in Williamson County. 

    On the state level, the Texas Department of Health and Human Servic…