The first human case of West Nile Virus in Hays County was confirmed, the county health department said in a news release Wednesday.

The Hays County Health Department (HCHD) said it received notification there was a laboratory-confirmed, positive human case on Tuesday. It is the first case of the year, according to the release.

Nine cases have been reported in Texas this year, according to the Centers for Disease Control. This includes one human case in nearby Williamson County.

West Nile Virus is a disease spread by the bite of an infected mosquito.

While 80% of people will not experience symptoms, 20% may experience symptoms including; fever, headache, body aches, joint pain, vomiting, diarrhea, a skin rash and swollen lymph nodes, according to the health department.

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