A deadly brain-swelling illness spread by mosquitoes is on the rise in the US
A deadly mosquito-borne illness is surging in the US, even as mosquito populations drop
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Source diversity sample: CIProud.com · longmontleader.com · Newsweek · yahoo.com · Audacy · parade.com · KGUN 9 · The Independent.
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A brain-swelling illness spread by mosquitoes is rising in the US, even as drought conditions reduce mosquito populations. The Independent and Audacy both note the contradiction. The Independent and KGUN 9 focus on the severity of the illness, with KGUN 9 detailing a near-fatal case in Pima County.
The Independent and parade.com both warn that the worst of mosquito season is yet to come. The cause of the rise in cases is not yet clear. The Independent and KGUN 9 both note that the illness can be fatal, but neither outlet specifies the fatality rate.
The Independent and KGUN 9 both note that the illness can be fatal, but neither outlet specifies the fatality rate. The Independent and parade.com both warn that the worst of mosquito season is yet to come. The Independent and Audacy both note the contradiction.
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Coverage (8)
- Rain brings in more mosquitoes as the West Nile virus poses threat CIProud.com · 13h ago
- West Nile Virus Returns Every Summer. Here’s Why Boulder County Can’t Eliminate the Risk longmontleader.com · 13h ago
- Map Shows Mosquito-Borne West Nile Virus Spreading Across US, Killing Eight Newsweek · 13h ago
- "I didn't think I'd make it." Woman nearly dies from West Nile Virus yahoo.com · 13h ago
- Drought drops mosquitoes, but West Nile danger rises Audacy · 13h ago
- The Worst Part of Mosquito Season Is Yet to Come parade.com · 13h ago
- "I didn't think I'd make it." Woman nearly dies from West Nile Virus; Pima County confirms 19 cases this year KGUN 9 · 13h ago
- A deadly brain-swelling illness spread by mosquitoes is on the rise in the US The Independent · 13h ago
Answered
What is the brain-swelling illness spreading in the US?
The illness is West Nile Virus, spread by mosquitoes.
Why is the illness spreading even as mosquito populations drop?
According to Audacy, drought conditions drive mosquitoes to congregate in fewer water sources, increasing the chance of virus transmission.
How severe is the illness?
The illness can be fatal. KGUN 9 details a near-fatal case in Pima County.
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