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West Nile virus and rats spark a mother’s plague paranoia
A reflective piece blends family memory with virology history. It contrasts a overprotective mother who feared a beach rat sighting with explanations of plague origins and the West Nile virus spread. The author notes birds and humans face varying risks while urging mosquito bite prevention and responsible reporting of sick wildlife.
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Europe
Asia
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Old World
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Mediterranean
North Sea
Rocky Mountains