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West Nile and other arboviruses are transmitted primarily through the bite of an infected mosquito or tick.

西尼羅病毒和其它蟲媒病毒主要通過被感染蚊蟲或壁虱叮咬傳染。

These viruses cause thousands of people to get sick each summer.

每年這些病毒可導致數千人患病。

In 2012, there was a substantial increase in the number of West Nile cases reported in the U.S.

2012年，美國的西尼羅病毒感染者明顯上升。

The number and severity of outbreaks depend on the weather, the number of animals and mosquitoes that spread the virus, and human behavior.

疫情數量以及嚴重程度與季節、傳播病毒的動物和蚊蟲數量，以及人類活動有關。

Reduce your chances of becoming infected by using insect repellant.

使用殺蟲劑減少患病幾率。

In addition, secure windows and doors to keep mosquitoes out and empty standing water from outdoor containers where mosquitoes can breed.

此外，確保門窗可以遮擋蚊蟲進入，清理戶外水池死水，蚊蟲極易在這裡繁殖。

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