First US death from deadly mosquito virus

A Chicago resident has died from West Nile virus, marking the city's first death linked to the illness this year, amid numerous reported cases in Illinois. The virus, spread primarily by infected mosquitoes that bite birds and humans, is more prevalent due to the rainy summer increasing mosquito breeding. Most infections are mild or asymptomatic, but severe cases can involve neurological complications, particularly in older adults and immunocompromised individuals, necessitating emergency care. Health officials are spraying insecticide in affected neighborhoods and advise measures like using DEET repellents and removing standing water to prevent further infections.

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