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Denton County reports first neuroinvasive West Nile case, second total
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· July 30, 2026
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Key takeaway This case is also the second total West Nile virus case reported in Denton County.
Denton County Public Health has reported a case of West Nile virus in the area. The case is the first instance of the neuroinvasive form of the virus to be reported locally. The patient who contracted the virus is from The Colony.
This case is also the second total West Nile virus case reported in Denton County. Further information about the case can be found through Denton County Public Health, which announced the report on Thursday.
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Category: local Published: July 30, 2026 Source: Denton Record-Chronicle Reading time: 1 min
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