The Latest Breaking News from West Nile Virus

Kerala’s annual battle with vector-borne diseases has begun early this year, even before the South West monsoon, with West Nile Fever (WNF) being reported from several districts.

You might be surprised to know that the diminutive mosquito reigns as the deadliest creature on the planet, taking 780,000 lives each year.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, West Nile Virus is the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the continental U-S. There are no vaccines to prevent it and no medications to treat it. Last week, the West Nile Virus was detected in mosquito traps set by the…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have confirmed reports of West Nile virus in 10 states. The bite of an infected mosquito most commonly spreads the virus.

For Americans unfamiliar with malaria, here’s a primer on the disease—and what you need to know to stay safe from both malaria and West Nile this July 4 holiday and beyond.

No humans have been infected by the virus in the state so far, but health officials are advising Chicagoans to take precautions throughout the summer months.

The discovery of a recent study that metropolitan light pollution may disturb the winter dormancy phase for mosquitos that transmit the West Nile virus could be considered both good and bad news. Read further on Dynamite News:

Cases of West Nile virus have surged recently in Italy. The virus is caused by being bitten by an infected mosquito, resulting in a number of symptoms to be aware of

The deadly virus killed eight people last summer after 87 patients were infected with the virus in Andalusia, the region where Costa del Sol is located in the south of Spain