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West Nile Virus Claims Six Lives in Mississippi This Year, Over 50 Cases Reported

Jackson, Miss. — Health officials in Mississippi are sounding the alarm as the state records six deaths this year due to the West Nile virus. The Mississippi State Department of Health has also confirmed over 50 cases of the virus in humans in 2024, marking a concerning uptick in both cases and fatalities. West Nile virus, transmitted through mosquito bites, manifests with symptoms that often resemble the flu, including fever, fatigue, and muscle aches. Dr. …

Urgent Calls for Vaccination Rise as Deadly Mosquito Virus Claims Lives in Southern Spain

Seville, Spain—Southern Spain is gripped by growing concerns as a deadly mosquito-borne virus claims multiple lives, sparking a wave of protests among local residents demanding a vaccine. The unrest highlights the urgent need for health interventions in the region, particularly in rural areas where the mosquito populations are thriving in warmer climates. The virus, which has not been publicly identified by health officials, is transmitted through mosquito bites, leading to severe flu-like symptoms, and in …

WHO Confirms First Human Case of H5N2 Not Directly Attributable to Virus

NEW YORK CITY, New York – The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that the first human case of H5N2, a strain of avian influenza, was not solely due to the virus but resulted from a combination of multiple factors. The individual’s death was not directly attributable to H5N2. This marks a significant development in understanding the transmission and impact of avian influenza on humans. The WHO detailed that the patient’s death was a result of …

Chikungunya Virus Study Reveals Deadly Impact on Multiple Organs and Central Nervous System

Researchers from Campinas, Brazil, the United States, and the United Kingdom have made a groundbreaking discovery regarding the chikungunya virus. This virus, transmitted by mosquitoes, has caused over 900 deaths in Brazil since its arrival a decade ago. The study, published in Cell Host & Microbe, sheds light on the virus’ ability to spread through the blood to multiple organs and breach the blood-brain barrier. Contrary to common belief that chikungunya is less deadly than …