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West Nile virus spreads across a wider area of Italy
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West Nile virus infections reported in Italy this year
Italian health authorities report more than 650 West Nile virus infections in Italy this year. Researchers and health officials say warmer temperatures and longer warm seasons are helping mosquitoes reproduce and extending the virus transmission season.
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- 650infections
West Nile virus infections reported in Italy this year
“More than 650 infections have been reported in Italy so far this year”
- 50%
Italy's reported infections account for approximately half of all West Nile virus cases recorded in Europe
“accounting for roughly half of all cases recorded in Europe”
Italian health authorities see evidence that warmer temperatures and longer warm seasons are helping mosquitoes spread West Nile virus
“Italian health authorities see evidence that rising temperatures and longer warm seasons are helping mosquitoes spread West Nile virus”