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Pasadena confirms its first West Nile virus case of the year
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The Pasadena Public Health Department confirmed their first human case of West Nile virus in 2025 on Friday.
When did it happen: The case was first detected on Thursday. No details were released on the condition of the person who contracted the illness.
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First human case of West Nile virus confirmed in Pasadena
The backstory: The last confirmed case of West Nile Virus in a Pasadena resident was in 2022. In September, LA County public health officials identified the first four human cases of West Nile virus infections.
In September, Los Angeles County public health officials identified its first four human cases of West Nile virus infections.
What's next: To reduce the presence of mosquitoes, public health officials recommend dumping stagnant water regularly, using screens on windows, and wearing protective clothing and insect repellent.
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