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First evidence in the UK of breeding aegypti mosquito – the main spreader of dengue, chikungunya and Zika

Scientists have found eggs of the Aedes aegypti mosquito in the UK for the first time – a mosquito that spreads many tropical diseases.

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West Nile virus cases running higher than normal, prompting health warnings

Health officials say West Nile virus infections are intense this year, with 40% more cases than usual

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EU health authorities warn that mosquito-borne illnesses are at record highs

Health officials said the longer season for mosquito-borne illnesses is becoming a "new normal" in Europe.

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West Nile virus, chikungunya, dengue: Tracking mosquito-borne illnesses across Europe

Hundreds of cases of mosquito-borne infections have been reported so far this summer.

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What do we know about the West Nile virus spreading in Europe?

Several people have died after being infected with the mosquito-borne virus this summer.

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Ten deaths reported from West Nile virus in Italy since the start of the year

A 93-year-old woman died in the Italian region of Lazio from the West Nile virus. This is the tenth death in the country. In Europe, infection cases were registered in five countries.

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What is West Nile virus? Symptoms and advice after deaths in Italy

There have been 32 confirmed cases of the virus in Italy so far this year

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Italy reports 32 cases, including 2 deaths, from West Nile virus amid spread of mosquito-borne illness

Most cases have been identified in the province of Latina, about 100 kilometres south of Rome.

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Mosquitoes are bringing West Nile virus to major US metros. Here’s how to fend them off

Climate change is making conditions ripe for the spread of mosquito-borne illness

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West Nile virus found in the UK for the first time – what you need to know

For the first time, traces of the West Nile virus have been found in mosquitoes in the UK, according to a report published this week by the UK Health Security Agency.

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West Nile virus detected in UK mosquitoes for first time as climate change linked to spread

The virus has emerged in northern and western Europe in recent years as a result of warmer temperatures.

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What is the West Nile Virus? Everything we know as virus detected in UK

Health experts maintain that the risk to the general public is currently very low

Evening Standard

West Nile virus detected in UK mosquitoes for first time

UKHSA says risk to public very low after detection in genetic material of mosquitoes caught in Nottinghamshire

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West Nile virus detected in UK mosquitos for first time

Virus can cause severe, life-threatening illness in about 1 in 150 people who are infected

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The world’s deadliest animal is in the spotlight again

Diseases are spreading

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Dr. Anthony Fauci was hospitalized for West Nile virus after a mosquito bite. Who is most at risk?

The infectious disease doctor was hospitalized after “developing fever, chills, and severe fatigue.”

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Dr. Fauci Recovering At Home After West Nile Virus Hospitalization

Dr. Anthony Fauci recovering from West Nile virus; virus transmitted by mosquitoes, leading to severe brain complications and fatalities.

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West Nile virus season returns − a medical epidemiologist explains how it’s transmitted and how you can avoid it

West Nile virus is the most common mosquito-borne illness in the continental U.S., with an average of 2,464 reported cases per year.

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West Nile fever spreading in US; symptoms to precautions, all you want to know

The seasonal West Nile virus is once again on prowl as counties across various states have registered a spike in number of positive mosquito samples. One of the leading causes of mosquito-borne diseases in the US, West Nile virus can cause mild as well as severe symptoms ranging from headache,…

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Health officials warn against serious diseases caused by mosquitoes: How to remain safe

The recent surge in deaths due to vector-borne diseases like West Nile and Dengue in Idukki has alarmed health officials and the public. With the monsoon season not so far away, the district's health department has called for increased vigilance and precautionary measures. Here is all you need to know…

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West Nile fever: T.N. Health Department steps up surveillance in Kerala-bordering villages in Coimbatore

The Tamil Nadu Health Department has stepped up surveillance in villages bordering Kerala in Coimbatore district following confirmed cases of West Nile fever cases in the neighbouring State

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West Nile fever spreads in Kerala: Early warning signs and symptoms to watch out for

Over 10 cases of West Nile fever, spread by the Culex species of mosquitoes, spread in three districts of Kerala--Malappuram, Kozhikode and Thrissur. In view of the surge in the infection, the State Health Department has issued an alert and instructed the authorities to ramp up pre-monsoon cleaning activities.

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West Nile fever in Kerala: State govt orders all districts to be vigilant

West Nile fever in Kerala: Kerala government has said West Nile fever cases have been reported from Thrissur, Malappuram and Kozhikode districts of the State.

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What Canadians need to know about West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne infection that can be life-threatening

During the late summer of 1999, New York City recorded an unusual number of cases of encephalitis (inflammation of the brain). At the same time, the Bronx Zoo reported a massive death of birds and mammals.

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