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Why is the number of west nile virus cases increased in warm weather?
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Mosquitoes: This is when the mosquitoes that carry it from the sick birds are most numerous.
Answered 1/22/2014
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West Nile Virus.: Agree w dr. Friedlander. West nile virus is normally transmitted to humans by mosquitoes. Mosquitoes normally acquire the virus from birds. Mosquitoes are most active during the warm season. This is when most infections are incurred.
Answered 1/22/2014
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