Mosquito on a leaf representing the spread of West Nile virus in Italy

Italy reports wider and longer spread of West Nile virus due to warming

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Italian health authorities have observed that rising temperatures and extended warm seasons are enabling mosquitoes to spread the West Nile virus over a larger area and for more months annually. This development highlights the impact of climate change on vector-borne diseases in Europe.

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