NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Health officials are warning Nashville residents about a concerning development: the first human case of West Nile virus in the city in two years.

Metro Nashville Public Health confirmed that a person from South Nashville tested positive for the mosquito-borne virus last week. Due to patient confidentiality, officials could not provide additional details about the case.

The virus appears to be widespread in the area. Health officials have detected West Nile-positive mosquitoes in 27 out of their 32 monitoring sites across the city. "Every week, our team goes out to 32 different sites across the city," Peters said.

Historical Context

Despite the concerning spread, most people infected with the West Nile virus may not experience any symptoms.

For those who do d

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