What is West Nile virus? Russia warns of increase in cases

Russia health watchdog has said a high number of West Nile virus cases could be observed in the autumn, Here a lab technologist holds test tubes full of liquified mosquito remains in a lab (AFP)

Originally from Africa, the West Nile virus has spread in Europe, Asia and North America.

Russia today warned of a possible increase in West Nile virus infections this autumn as mild temperatures and heavy precipitation create favourable conditions for the mosquitos that carry it. Scientists have said that milder temperatures attributed to climate change could cause diseases such as the West Nile virus to become more widespread.

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