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West Nile fever in Europe in 2017 and previous transmission seasons

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Since the beginning of the 2017 transmission season and as of 7 September 2017, Greece has reported 40 human cases of West Nile fever, Italy reported 27 cases, Romania reported 22 cases, Hungary reported nine cases and Austria reported two cases. In addition, Serbia reported 19 cases and Israel reported nine cases.

West Nile fever in Europe in 2017 and previous transmission seasons

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West Nile fever in Europe in 2017; updated 8 September

Between 31 August and 7 September 2017, Greece reported three cases in newly affected areas. Four cases were reported by Hungary in previously affected areas. Romania reported six cases, in which one area was previously not affected. Israel and Serbia reported cases in previously affected areas; Israel reported five cases and Serbia reported seven cases. Serbia reported one death due to West Nile fever.

In addition, Italy reported 11 West Nile fever Equidae cases and Hungary reported one Equidae case through the Animal Disease Notification System (ADNS) of the European Commission.

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