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Explain why living near a pond might make you more susceptible to West Nile virus

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West Nile is carried by mosquitoes. Mosquitoes use bodies of water, such as ponds, to lay their eggs. If you live near a pond, there are going to be a lot of mosquitoes around you, thus making you more susceptible to West Nile.
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