US Sees Highest West Nile Virus Cases in Two Decades

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The US is experiencing its highest number of West Nile virus cases in over 20 years, with 48 reported so far, including 38 severe neuroinvasive cases.
This surge is attributed to early virus circulation across 23 states, exacerbated by warmer temperatures linked to climate change.

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The US is experiencing its highest number of West Nile virus cases in over 20 years, with 48 reported so far, including 38 severe neuroinvasive cases. This surge is attributed to early virus circulation across 23 states, exacerbated by warmer temperatures linked to climate change.

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