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Where does West Nile virus go in winter?

The common house mosquito, Culex pipiens, has a widespread distribution, which includes Europe, the Middle East, North and parts of South America. Two subspecies, Cx. pipiens f. pipiens and Cx. ... read more

Battling bugs: Baylor University does mosquito research

In some cases, Psorophora have tested positive for West Nile virus, but they're ... When mosquitoes go dormant, so do any viruses they carry. However, by interrupting diapause, mosquitoes would die ... read more

Battling Unwanted Bugs: Baylor Faculty Do Mosquito Research

In some cases, Psorphora have tested positive for West Nile virus, but they're ... When mosquitoes go dormant, so do any viruses they carry. However, by interrupting diapause, mosquitoes would die off ... read more

West Nile Virus can survive year round in Arizona, spreading to other states, researchers say

They found that unlike most places where winter brings a deep freeze that kills off the virus, the moderate ... t increase the risk of getting West Nile year round in the Valley, but it does mean the ... read more

All you need to know about West Nile Virus

Recently, a 7-year-old boy from Kerala has been diagnosed with a rare mosquito-borne virus named West Nile Virus (WNV ... Use repellents: Whenever you go outdoors, ensure that you apply an insect ... read more

DSHS: Warm, wet weather heightens West Nile concern in Texas

A mild winter, even by Texas standards, means public health officials are on guard for a possible increase in West Nile virus cases this year ... using an approved insect repellent every time you go ... read more

Warm weather stirs up West Nile virus-carrying mosquitoes

She said some residents might think winter cold snaps killed off mosquitoes, but "once it warms up, they re-emerge." West Nile virus is transmitted between ... told City Council members the city does ... read more

Break In West Nile Cases May Be Benefit Of Winter's Bounty

PALO ALTO, CA — Despite the prolific water left as breeding grounds, the long, arduous winter may take the bite out of opportunities for the West Nile virus spreading this summer ... for mosquito ... read more

What is West Nile Virus and how does it spread? Read here

They can last a few days to several weeks, and usually go away on their own. When is it dangerous? If West Nile virus enters the brain, it can be life-threatening. It may cause inflammation of the ... read more

Does a warm winter in New Orleans mean a bad summer for mosquitoes?

This winter was among the warmest on record for the New Orleans area. Does that mean the mosquitoes will be especially ... certain types of mosquitoes carry potentially deadly diseases like West Nile ... read more