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, and even seizures. The virus can cause serious illness and can even be fatal in humans, and there are also no vaccines or medications to treat the virus.
People with milder forms of West Nile typically recover from the virus on their own, although symptoms can last for weeks. 80 percent of people who contract West Nile have no symptoms and recover without medical intervention.
Here are things you can do to protect yourself:
- Use insect repellent containing DEET.
- Eliminate standing water in your yard.
- Change water in birdbaths and pet bowls regularly.
- Wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts when outdoors.
- Limit outdoor activity during dawn and dusk, when mosquitoes are most active.
If you are concerned about any mosquito issues, official say you may call Montgomery County Mosquito Control at 281-364-4203 and help identify sources of mosquitos in the local area, including your property.
Montgomery County Mosquito Control’s Treatment map can be found here.