What Is West Nile Virus?
2. Mosquito Bites
As mentioned, the West Nile virus is usually transmitted by a mosquito bite, and it can infect some other animals in addition to humans. It can be fatal in other animals, including in horses, and domestic and wild birds. The virus cannot be contracted through contact with infected animals or people.
People are obviously more likely to catch the disease when mosquitos are more active, and this means when the weather is warm. 14 different species of mosquito have been identified so far that can transmit the virus. There are other possible methods of the virus, although such cases are rare.
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