MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas – The Montgomery County Public Health District announced Wednesday it has received confirmation from the Texas Department of State Health Services of the first case of West Nile Virus in Montgomery County for 2025.

The man, who is in his 60s, was hospitalized but has since made a full recovery, according to a release. He resides in the 77357 zip code of Montgomery County.

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Mosquito season started in May and typically lasts until the end of October.

How you can protect yourself?

Humans can contract the virus from mosquito bites, and mosquitoes often contract the virus from biting infected birds. Symptoms of West Nile include neck stiffness, vision problems, memory loss,

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