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Urgent Warning: La Crosse Virus Strikes Youths Nationwide

4/25/2025

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La Crosse virus disease, a rare and concerning illness spread by Aedes triseriatus mosquitoes, predominantly strikes those under 20. Each year, the U.S. sees 30-90 cases, especially in the upper Midwest and Southeast. Symptoms like fever and nausea can escalate to severe encephalitis, underscoring the urgent need for effective prevention strategies, as no cure or vaccine is available.

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Story summary

La Crosse virus disease, a rare and concerning illness spread by Aedes triseriatus mosquitoes, predominantly strikes those under 20. Each year, the U.S. sees 30-90 cases, especially in the upper Midwest and Southeast. Symptoms like fever and nausea can escalate to severe encephalitis, underscoring the urgent need for effective prevention strategies, as no cure or vaccine is available.