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Long Beach's first West Nile virus case marks California's first symptomatic case this year
By Karla Rendon at NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
Long Beach confirmed its first human case of West Nile virus and the first symptomatic case reported in California this year, the city’s health department said on Friday.
West Nile virus is spread through the bite of an infected mosquito, but most people infected do not have symptoms. When sym...
Key takeaway It’s estimated that one in 150 people may develop a more serious disease that could lead to paralysis, brain inflammation and even death.
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Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Long Beach confirmed its first human case of West Nile virus and the first symptomatic case reported in California this year, the city’s health department said on Friday.
West Nile virus is spread through the bite of an infected mosquito, but most people infected do not have symptoms. When sym...
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