Deadly ‘Body-Freezing’ Virus Detected in UK Mosquitoes for First Time: Scientists Sound Alarm
In an alarming first for the United Kingdom, public health officials have confirmed the presence of a deadly virus carried by mosquitoes—West Nile virus (WNV)—previously unseen in the region. The virus, known for triggering severe neurological symptoms in humans, including paralysis and extreme muscle weakness often described as “body freezing,” was discovered in mosquitoes collected … Read more