West Nile fever in Europe in 2017; updated 3 November

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3 Nov 2017

Between 26 October and 2 November 2017, Hungary reported one case in Budapest. Eleven new cases were reported by Israel. All cases were notified in areas already considered to be affected.
In addition, Hungary reported one death due to West Nile fever in a previously reported case.

West Nile fever in Europe in 2017; updated 3 November

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West Nile fever in Europe in 2017 and previous transmission seasons

Since the beginning of the 2017 transmission season and as of 2 November 2017, the EU Member States reported 198 cases: Romania (64 cases), Italy (55), Greece (48), Hungary (20), Croatia (5), Austria (4), France (1) and Bulgaria (1). Eighty-two cases were reported in neighbouring countries: Serbia (49), Turkey (5) and Israel (28).

West Nile virus infection

West Nile virus (WNV) infection is a mosquito-borne zoonosis. The virus is transmitted among birds via the bite of infected mosquitoes and incidentally humans and other mammals may become infected.

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West Nile fever in Europe in 2017; updated 3 November

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West Nile fever in Europe in 2017 and previous transmission seasons

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