Anthony Fauci: A Mosquito in My Backyard Made Me the Sickest I’ve Ever Been

October 7, 2024

A close up of a black and white mosquito.

(New York Times) – After I spent more than 50 years chasing and fighting viruses, one fought back and nearly took me down. I speak of the West Nile virus, delivered by the deadliest animal on the planet: the mosquito.

I got infected not during any of my international trips over the years but most likely while I was outside my home in Washington, D.C. (Read More)