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Unveiling Europe’s Mosquito Mystery: The Surprising Potential of Culex theileri in Spreading West Nile Virus
2025-04-05
Author: Siti
In a groundbreaking study that could change our understanding of mosquito-borne diseases in Europe, researchers have investigated the potential of the Culex theileri mosquito to transmit the infamous West Nile virus (WNV) across the continent. Hailing from regions as diverse as North Africa and the Middle East, Culex theileri could be more significant in the spread of WNV than previously thought.