Aumentan casos de virus del Nilo Occidental; Tuolumne reporta primer caso de 2026

Aumentan casos de virus del Nilo Occidental; Tuolumne reporta primer caso de 2026

Salud

Las autoridades de salud del condado de Tuolumne confirmaron el primer caso humano de virus del Nilo Occidental en California para 2026 y pidieron a la población adoptar medidas de prevención contra las picaduras de mosquitos. Previo a eso, el condado de Los Ángeles informó la primera muerte por el virus en el Valle de San Fernando este año, también instando a la protección contra mosquitos. Los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades indicaron que se han detectado más de 180 casos en 30 estados, con ocho fallecimientos, y señalaron que la sequía podría estar favoreciendo la transmisión del virus.

Actores

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Dr. Christine Hahn Matthew Aliota University of Minnesota

Ubicaciones

United States Arizona California Idaho Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Verificación de hechos

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Veredicto general: Parcialmente confirmado Confianza: 65% Afirmaciones: 4
Resumen

Three claims were partially confirmed: Tuolumne County health officials reported the first confirmed human West Nile virus infection in California for 2026 on August 26; California recorded the first West Nile virus fatality in Los Angeles County for the year on August 21; and California's West Nile virus infections reached a five-year high of 30 human cases and three deaths statewide as of August 21. One claim, reporting that the CDC noted more than 180 West Nile virus infections with eight fatalities across 30 states as of August 18, lacked sufficient evidence.

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Artículos

26 de agosto de 2026
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Human West Nile Virus Case Confirmed In Tuolumne County
Human West Nile Virus Case Confirmed In Tuolumne County

myMotherLode.com • 26 de ago 14:23

Health officials in Tuolumne County reported the state's first confirmed human West Nile virus infection for 2026, urging residents to follow mosquito-bite prevention measures.

Credibilidad 72% Manip. 7% Centro
22 de agosto de 2026
1 en total
Los Angeles County reports first West Nile virus death of 2026
Los Angeles County reports first West Nile virus death of 2026

ABC7 Los Angeles • 22 de ago 04:09

A San Fernando Valley resident died from severe West Nile virus, prompting county health officials to urge mosquito-bite precautions as infections rise above the five-year average.

Credibilidad 78% Manip. 7% Centro
21 de agosto de 2026
1 en total
Dead of a mosquito bite: L.A. records West Nile fatality as California cases hit 5-year high
Dead of a mosquito bite: L.A. records West Nile fatality as California cases hit 5-year high

Los Angeles Times • 21 de ago 02:27

California's West Nile virus infections have risen to a five-year high, with 30 human cases and three deaths statewide, including the first fatality in Los Angeles County.

Credibilidad 73% Manip. 9% Centro
18 de agosto de 2026
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A deadly brain-swelling illness spread by mosquitoes is on the rise in the US
A deadly brain-swelling illness spread by mosquitoes is on the rise in the US

Yahoo • 18 de ago 14:47

The CDC has recorded more than 180 West Nile virus infections this year, including eight fatalities in 30 states, as drought conditions may be aiding mosquito transmission.

Credibilidad 72% Manip. 9% Centro
A deadly brain-swelling illness spread by mosquitoes is on the rise in the US
A deadly brain-swelling illness spread by mosquitoes is on the rise in the US

Yahoo News Canada • 18 de ago 14:47

The CDC has recorded more than 180 West Nile virus infections this year, including eight fatalities in 30 states, as drought conditions may be aiding mosquito transmission.

Credibilidad 72% Manip. 8% Centro
A deadly brain-swelling illness spread by mosquitoes is on the rise in the US
A deadly brain-swelling illness spread by mosquitoes is on the rise in the US

The Independent • 18 de ago 14:47

The CDC reports more than 180 West Nile virus infections this year, including eight fatalities in 30 states, as drought conditions may be contributing to increased transmission.

Credibilidad 72% Manip. 9% Centro

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