West Nile virus

🧬 AI profile — grown from 6ic coverage The West Nile virus is a mosquito-borne flavivirus primarily transmitted through the bite of an infected Culex mosquito. As climate change alters temperature and precipitation patterns, the virus is expanding its geographic range, increasing the risk of outbreaks in previously unaffected areas such as the Northeast. This shift is attributed to the virus's adaptation to warmer temperatures, allowing it to thrive in new environments.