A resident of Denton has been diagnosed with West Nile Virus, marking the first human case reported in the county for the current season. Denton County Public Health announced the diagnosis on Friday afternoon, identifying the condition as West Nile Virus Non-neuroinvasive Disease.
Health officials did not provide additional details regarding the patient to maintain privacy. The announcement coincides with an observed increase in mosquitoes carrying the virus across the region as temperatures rise.
Juan Rodriguez, the assistant director and chief epidemiologist for Denton County Public Health, noted that mosquito traps have yielded more positive results in recent weeks. He stated that this trend indicates an increasing risk for residents to contract the illness and urged community members to take preventive measures.
Beyond the confirmed human case, several areas have reported positive mosquito samples. Flower Mound recently identified its second trap producing a positive sample for the virus. In the Argyle area, two traps tested positive: one located along Highway 377 and another within the Harvest community. Additionally, Lewisville recorded one of the first positive samples of the season.
