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West Nile virus spreads in Italy as Europe warms

Published Saturday, September 19, 2026 · Updated September 19

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  • More than 650 West Nile virus infections have been reported in Italy so far this year.

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    The article emphasizes that warming temperatures linked to climate change are a significant factor in the increased reproduction of mosquitoes and the extended transmission season of West Nile virus in Italy and potentially other European countries.

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