#MosquitoBorneVirus
A #mosquitobornevirus that causes mass livestock abortions has killed hundreds of people in #EastAfrica #climatechange is accelerating its spread. BY FRANK BURKYBILE (FJHI '25) #internationalstudents for @bmj.com

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July 7, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Our most common urban mosquito, Culex pipiens, is carrying Usutu virus in Southern England, killing blackbirds. These mosquitoes breed in standing water, so you could be growing them in your garden.
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May 15, 2025 at 7:43 AM
VIRUS ALERT: Scientists alarmed as the world records the first deaths from #Oropouche fever, caused by a mosquito-borne virus that has been silently spreading from the #Brazilian #Amazon rainforest. #SciDevNet

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First deaths as mutated virus spreads from Amazon
Two women, aged 21 and 24, died from the viral disease, which until now was not considered life-threatening.
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January 27, 2025 at 11:19 AM