As Europe Warms, Italy Sees West Nile Virus Spread As travelers flock to Italy's sun kissed coastlines and ancient hill towns each summer, a growing concern lurks in the shadows: West Nile virus.
The disease has long been present in Italy, but recent data suggests it's spreading faster than ever – not just during peak mosquito season.
Italian health authorities point to rising temperatures and longer warm seasons as key contributors to this worrying trend.