What Is West Nile Virus?
Mosquitos are found in many parts of the world, and they are renowned for biting. Although mosquitos are very small, their bites can still be troublesome. Mosquito bites are notoriously itchy and infections can take place if the bites are scratched too much. There is also the risk of picking up diseases from these bites.
If a mosquito feeds on an animal that is infected with a virus, the mosquito can itself become infected. The mosquito can then transmit the virus to the next animal that it feeds from. There are numerous different viruses and other pathogens that can be transmitted in this way. One of these is the West Nile virus.
