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West Nile virus in Europe in 2019 - human cases, updated 23 August
From 16–22 August 2019, EU Member States reported 49 human cases in Greece (40), Cyprus (4), Romania (3), Hungary (1) and Austria (1). An additional nine cases were reported in the EU neighbouring countries Turkey (7) and Serbia (2). All human cases were reported from areas that have been affected during previous transmission seasons. This week, eight deaths were reported in Greece (6), Cyprus (1) and Serbia (1).
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West Nile virus in Europe in 2019 - human and equine cases, updated 23 August
From 16–22 August 2019, EU Member States reported 49 human cases in Greece (40), Cyprus (4), Romania (3), Hungary (1) and Austria (1). An additional nine cases were reported in the EU neighbouring countries Turkey (7) and Serbia (2). All human cases were reported from areas that have been affected during previous transmission seasons. This week, eight deaths were reported in Greece (6), Cyprus (1) and Serbia (1).
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West Nile virus in Europe in 2019 - equine cases, updated 23 August
During the current transmission season and until week 33, seven outbreaks among equids have been reported by Greece (6) and Italy (1).
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West Nile virus in Europe in 2019 - human cases compared to previous seasons, updated 23 August
From 16–22 August 2019, EU Member States reported 49 human cases in Greece (40), Cyprus (4), Romania (3), Hungary (1) and Austria (1). An additional nine cases were reported in the EU neighbouring countries Turkey (7) and Serbia (2). All human cases were reported from areas that have been affected during previous transmission seasons. This week, eight deaths were reported in Greece (6), Cyprus (1) and Serbia (1).
Publication
Communicable disease threats report, 18-24 August 2019, week 34
The ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) is a weekly bulletin for epidemiologists and health professionals on active public health threats. This issue covers the period from 14-24 August 2019 and includes updates on Ebola virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, monitoring environmental sustainability of Vibrio growth in the Baltic Sea, West Nile virus infection, haemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome in Croatia and Slovenia, the mass gathering of the Hajj in Saudi Arabia and Listeriosis in Spain.
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West Nile virus in Europe in 2019 - equine cases, updated 15 August
No equine outbreaks were reported to the Animal Disease Notification System this week. During the current transmission season, seven outbreaks among equids have been reported by Greece (6) and Italy (1).
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West Nile virus in Europe in 2019 - human and equine cases, updated 15 August
Between 9 and 15 August 2019, EU Member States reported 22 human cases in Greece (14), Romania (4), Cyprus (3) and Bulgaria (1). No equine outbreaks were reported to the Animal Disease Notification System this week.
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West Nile virus in Europe in 2019 - human cases compared to previous seasons, updated 15 August
One human case was reported for the first time in Montana, Bulgaria. All other human cases were reported from areas that have been affected during previous transmission seasons. This week, two deaths were reported; one by Greece and one by Romania.
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West Nile virus in Europe in 2019 - human cases, updated 15 August
Between 9 and 15 August 2019, EU Member States reported 22 human cases in Greece (14), Romania (4), Cyprus (3) and Bulgaria (1). One human case was reported for the first time in Montana, Bulgaria. All other human cases were reported from areas that have been affected during previous transmission seasons. This week, two deaths were reported; one by Greece and one by Romania.
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Communicable disease threats report, 11-17 August 2019, week 33
The ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) is a weekly bulletin for epidemiologists and health professionals on active public health threats. This issue covers the period from 11 to 17 August 2019 and includes updates on Ebola virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, chikungunya virus disease and dengue, monitoring environmental sustainability of Vibrio growth in the Baltic Sea, the mass gathering of the Hajj in Saudi Arabia, tularaemia in Sweden and West Nile virus infection.