West Nile Virus Poses Emerging Public Health Threat in Europe; Climate Change Blamed for Spatial Expansion of Pathogen

Medicine & Technology Mar 26, 2024

Scientists made a concerning discovery regarding the effect of climate change on the emergence of the West Nile virus. Continue reading the article to learn more.

West Nile Virus Infecting Many Parts of US; Experts Blame Climate Change For Increasing Mosquito-Borne Diseases

Jul 31, 2023

West Nile virus WNV) is the primary mosquito-borne disease in the continental United States, typically transmitted to humans through mosquito bites during the summer and fall. Read the article to learn more.

South Carolina Records First West Nile Virus-Related Death This Year, Health Department Confirms

Sep 12, 2022

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) confirms 11 human cases of West Nile virus, along with 5 birds and 38 mosquito samples so far this year. Read the article to know more.

West Nile Virus: Greece Confirms 123 Cases, 11 Related Deaths While Illinois Reports First Death Case

Sep 01, 2022

Cases of West Nile Virus have been reported in many countries in which some of them have died due to the infection. Read the article to know more details about this current epidemic.

West Nile Virus Detected in Record Number of Mosquitoes in NYC, 2 Human Cases Reported

Aug 16, 2022

West Nile virus has been detected in a record number of mosquitoes and two human cases are reported — one in Brooklyn and another one in Queens. Read the article to learn more about this story.

West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquito Samples in Massachusetts, Marking the First Time This 2021

Jul 02, 2021

The Department of Public Health announced that a mosquito sample from Massachusetts had tested positive for the West Nile virus. As of now, no animals or humans have been tested with the virus or Eastern Equine Encephalitis this year.

West Nile Virus 2021: Illinois Confirms First Positive Mosquitoes; No Humans Infected So Far

Jun 17, 2021

The Illinois Department of Public Health confirmed the first mosquitoes positive of the West Nile virus in the state for this year. But no human cases were reported so far.

Virus Potentially Fatal to Humans Found in 3 Dead Birds for the First Time in Sacramento County

May 28, 2021

According to local vector control officials, three scrub jays found dead in the Galt area tested positive for the West Nile virus and confirming the first case of the disease in Sacramento County.

Coronavirus Patients Recommended to Take Extra Precautions with West Nile Fever

Aug 19, 2020

Israel's health authorities confirmed the first cases of mosquitos carrying the West Nile Fever which is typical for the next few months. With the Covid-19 pandemic ongoing, patients are to take extra precautions against mosquito bites.

How Often Mosquitoes Bite: Know Why Temperature Plays A Major Role In The Spread of Mosquito-Borne Diseases

May 11, 2017

According to recent study temperature greatly affect the level of dengue, chikungunya, West Nile, and Zika Virus victims.

Texas Reports First Case of West Nile Virus

May 21, 2015

The Texas Department of State Health Services has reported the state's first case of West Nile virus and is now reminding people how to protect themselves from the virus caused by mosquitoes.

A Promising Vaccine May Reveal an End to West Nile in the States

May 08, 2015

The first human trials of an investigational vaccine against West Nile virus have begun. Researchers will evaluate the efficacy of the vaccine in the clinical trials which are taking place at Duke University. Currently there is no approved vaccine for use in humans.