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Jun 4, 2026
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What are the risks of contracting West Nile virus from a mosquito in Canada?
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As the weather heats up and Canadians head outdoors for summer camping adventures, researchers are working to improve the detection of mosquito-borne viruses. (Unsplash/Dave Hoefler)
What are the risks of contracting West Nile virus from a mosquito in Canada?
Published: June 4, 2026 12.26pm EDT
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As a dead crow tested positive for West Nile virus in Ontario this week, Canadians may be wondering: just how prevalent are such mosquito-borne viruses in Canada, and how risky is the summer camping trip?
Mosquitoes are the most dangerous animals on Earth, carrying many d…
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