West Nile virus

Effective strategies for eradicating West Nile Virus in Israel and beyond

West Nile-infected mosquitoes have been captured between the southern coastline of Israel, and as far south as Eilat.

Macro close up of a yellow fever mosquito sucking blood on skin.
 Asian Tiger Mosquito, Maryland, United States

First West Nile virus, now Dengue fever plagues Israel in second mosquito-borne outbreak

 Aedes aegypti mosquitos are seen in a lab at the Fiocruz institute on January 26, 2016 in Recife, Pernambuco state, Brazil.

At least 100 Israelis infected with West Nile virus, most patients concentrated in central Israel

 A Culex quinquefasciatus mosquito is seen on the skin of a human host in this 2014 picture from the Center for Disease Control. C. quinquefasciatus is known as one of the many arthropodal vectors responsible for spreading the arboviral encephalitis, West Nile virus (WNV) to human beings through the

West Nile virus: 7 dead, 81 infected, 6 ventilated


West Nile virus in Israel: Third Israeli dies, concerns over mortality rises

Israel's Health Ministry: At least 42 people have West Nile Virus, 36 hospitalized, five intubated.

 Transmission electron micrograph of West Nile virus particles (orange/gold) replicating within the cytoplasm of an infected VERO E6 cell (blue). Image captured at the NIAID Integrated Research Facility (IRF) in Fort Detrick, Maryland.

Ichilov Hospital launches West Nile virus clinical trial amid rising concerns

Ichilov Hospital starts clinical trial for Interferon against West Nile virus. Dr. Alrai-Price addresses spread of disease, urging people to "Avoid places with mosquitos in residential areas."

 An Aedes aegypti mosquito is kept in a container in Buenos Aires, Argentina March 13, 2024.

West Nile virus in Israel: 32 cases identified, 27 hospitalized

West Nile virus is a mosquito-borne virus that primarily infects birds but can also infect humans, horses, and other animals.

 A micrograph of the West Nile Virus

21 Israelis diagnosed with West Nile virus, two die over the weekend

The Health Ministry has published new guidelines and protocols for the virus, which hit central Israel in recent weeks.

 An Aedes aegypti mosquito is kept in a container in Buenos Aires, Argentina March 13, 2024.

Two Israelis die from suspected cases of West Nile virus amid outbreak

Since there is no treatment for the disease, the only way to deal with it is to prevent mosquito bites by using mosquito repellents.

Macro close up of a yellow fever mosquito sucking blood on skin.

Health Ministry warns of rise in West Nile virus cases, calls for precautions to be taken

The Health Ministry recommends that residents reduce their exposure to mosquitoes by using repellents and other anti-mosquito devices, including fans, in their homes.

Macro close up of a yellow fever mosquito sucking blood on skin.

West Nile Fever strikes again: Five northern Tel Aviv residents hospitalized

Three of them are in serious condition and are hospitalized in intensive care.

 A Culex quinquefasciatus mosquito is seen on the skin of a human host in this 2014 picture from the Center for Disease Control. C. quinquefasciatus is known as one of the many arthropodal vectors responsible for spreading the arboviral encephalitis, West Nile virus (WNV) to human beings through the

West Nile virus found to be connected with agriculture and migratory bird routes

West Nile fever is caused by a virus primarily present in birds and transferred to humans through mosquito bites. Those infected typically experience flu-like symptoms.

 Bird receiving oral swab for West Nile virus testing.

Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus found in Negev

One person has died due to West Nile Fever since the beginning of the year.

 Mosquito feeding on blood

Did climate change cause this year's early West Nile Virus outbreak?

Climate change is likely the culprit for mosquitoes arriving earlier, as warming temperatures were seen to impact diseases transmitted by mosquitoes in other places.

 A Culex quinquefasciatus mosquito is seen on the skin of a human host in this 2014 picture from the Center for Disease Control. C. quinquefasciatus is known as one of the many arthropodal vectors responsible for spreading the arboviral encephalitis, West Nile virus (WNV) to human beings through the

West Nile virus found in mosquitoes throughout Israel

Since the beginning of the year, one person has died of the virus and two others have been hospitalized in serious condition.

 A Culex quinquefasciatus mosquito is seen on the skin of a human host in this 2014 picture from the Center for Disease Control. C. quinquefasciatus is known as one of the many arthropodal vectors responsible for spreading the arboviral encephalitis, West Nile virus (WNV) to human beings through the