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West Nile Fever Surge Sparks Urgent Health Alerts

8/4/2025

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West Nile fever is causing alarm across Italy and Europe as recent fatalities and rising case numbers emerge. Spread by infected mosquitoes, the virus can be mild or even deadly. With over 10,000 infections anticipated after mid-August, experts caution that climate change may enable its reach into new territories, heightening the urgency for vigilance.

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West Nile fever is causing alarm across Italy and Europe as recent fatalities and rising case numbers emerge. Spread by infected mosquitoes, the virus can be mild or even deadly. With over 10,000 infections anticipated after mid-August, experts caution that climate change may enable its reach into new territories, heightening the urgency for vigilance.