West Nile fever in Europe in 2017 and previous transmission seasons

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Between 28 July and 2 August, one confirmed human case of West Nile fever has been reported in Oristano, Sardinia in Italy. No new cases have been reported in the neighbouring countries.

Eight West Nile fever equidae cases have been notified through the Animal Disease Notification System (ADNS) of the European Commission, in Argolida, Southern Greece. Human cases have already been reported in the same area this transmission season.

Since the beginning of the 2017 transmission season and as of 2 August 2017, five human cases of West Nile fever (one confirmed and four probable) have been reported by Greece and one confirmed case has been reported by Italy. In the neighbouring countries, one confirmed case and three probable cases have been reported by Israel.

In equidae, nine West Nile fever cases have been notified through ADNS; eight in Argolida, Southern Greece and one in Rovigo, North-East of Italy.

More information about ADNS is available at: https://ec.europa.eu/food/animals/animal-diseases/not-system_en
West Nile fever in Europe in 2017 and previous transmission seasons

West Nile fever in Europe in 2017 and previous transmission seasons

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