West Nile virus deaths rising in US as peak mosquito season begins

West Nile virus deaths are climbing in the United States as the country enters the peak season for mosquito-borne infections. Most infected people remain asymptomatic, but roughly one in five develop flu-like symptoms or more serious complications. The virus is transmitted by mosquitoes and can be fatal, particularly for vulnerable groups.

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