West Nile fever in Europe in 2017; updated 1 September

Between 24 and 31 August 2017, Hungary reported three cases in previously affected areas. Italy reported 24 cases in previously affected areas. Ten cases in previously affected areas were reported by Romania. Two cases were reported by Austria and Serbia reported eight cases, all in previously affected areas. Romania reported six deaths, and Greece reported three deaths so far in 2017.

In addition, Italy reported 17 West Nile fever Equidae cases through the Animal Disease Notification System (ADNS) of the European Commission. One Equidae case was reported in an area where human WNF was already reported. Greece reported two new Equidae WNF cases, both in newly Equidae WNF affected areas.