# West Nile Spreads Through Blood Transfusion | Amsterdam News

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Podcast: [Amsterdam News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/amsterdam-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7623315)
Published: 2026-09-17T19:59:55+00:00
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Another West Nile death in the Netherlands—this time via blood transfusion, not a mosquito bite—raises alarms as total human cases hit 28 with 10 new infections this week. While most cases are mild, the virus poses serious risks for older adults and those with health issues. Meanwhile, 88 horse cases and 100 bird infections confirm widespread animal impact. This rare transfusion transmission underscores a new potential spread route, prompting urgent investigation by RIVM as they intensify monitoring across species. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.dutchnews.nl/2026/09/west-nile-virus-death-toll-rises-to-four/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b9091ce5c7b271d3 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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