In a very small number of cases, West Nile Virus also has been spread through blood transfusions, organ transplants, breastfeeding and even during pregnancy from mother to baby.
There is no evidence to suggest that people can get WNV by touching or kissing someone who is infected, or from being around a health care worker who has treated an infected person. Likewise, there is no evidence to date that the virus can pass from infected animals (horses, pets, etc.) to people.