State officials say the first human case of West Nile virus in Michigan this year has been detected in a Livingston County resident.

“It only takes one bite from an infected mosquito to cause a severe illness. Use insect repellent and wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants when outdoors during times when mosquitoes are active,” said Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, chief medical executive. “These precautions are especially important during peak mosquito-biting hours, which are from dusk to dawn.”

West Nile virus can cause fevers, headaches, body aches, joint pain, vomiting, diarrhea and rashes. Fatigue and weakness can last for weeks or months, the Centers for Disease Control says.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services did not provide any additional details about the pe

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