More than 80 Quebecers were infected last year by the Western Nile virus by being stuck by mosquitoes.

This is a summit since 2018 indicates The Montreal Journal.

The National Institute of Public Health of Quebec reveals that most infected people have no symptoms. but 20 % can develop a severe encephalitis force that can be fatal.

Health experts recall to protect themselves from Maringouin bites by eliminating stagnant waters. closing mosquito nets and using mosquito repellents during outdoor outings.

The number of people infected in increase cases nile virus quebec Quebec is the third higher in 23 years of supervision of this virus from Africa. identified for the first time in Quebec in 2002.