BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) - With temperatures dropping, the West Nile virus season is winding down. While KX News has tracked each case reported in North Dakota, some interesting data is emerging from the states that border the Peace Garden State.

West Nile virus is mainly spread through mosquito bites, especially during the warmer months from June to October. Most people infected don’t show symptoms, but some may experience mild flu-like signs such as fever, headache, or body aches. In more serious cases, the virus can affect the nervous system, causing symptoms like high fever, confusion, muscle weakness, or even paralysis. Severe illness is more likely in older adults or those with certain health conditions. There’s no vaccine or specific treatment—care focuses on relieving symptoms and pre

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