Stockholm, Aug 21, 2026 (AFP) - West Nile virus reported in 12 European countries: EU health agency

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Twelve countries in Europe have reported locally-acquired cases of West Nile virus so far this year, the EU health agency said Friday, urging the continent to boost its control efforts. The mosquito-borne virus can cause symptoms similar to flu but in extreme cases it can result in tremors, fever, comas and a lethal swelling of the brain tissue known as encephalitis. It can also cause meningitis. The 12 countries are Albania, Austria, France, Ger......

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