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July 28, 2026

Mosquito season is upon us. What’s this West Nile Virus I hear about? I live nowhere near the Nile!

Infectious Diseases
Sandy Laping, MSc

West Nile Virus (WNV) is a virus that spreads when people are bitten by infected mosquitoes. Luckily, most folks have no symptoms, but it’s worth knowing about, especially during the summer months and as mosquitoes are expanding their reach. Wait, what? It’s called West Nile Virus, but I live nowhere near the Nile! Yes, West Read more…

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