Some people didn’t know it, but mosquitoes can transmit West Nile virus. For those who have never heard of this rare and little known disease, Public Health France described it as “mostly asymptomatic but potentially severe”. While adding: “If 80% of infected people remain asymptomatic or slightly symptomatic, the West Nile virus can be the cause of neurological damage (meningitis, encephalitis and meningo-encephalitis) which make it serious. […] severe forms of the disease, occur in less than 1 infected person out of (…)
why should we be even more wary of mosquito bites?
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
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Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
Editor-in-Chief Prize-winning journalist with over 20 years of international news experience. Alexandra leads the editorial team, ensuring every story meets the highest standards of accuracy and journalistic integrity.
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