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West Nile Fever in the European Region (Update)

26 August 2013

During the past week, 12 new cases of West Nile fever were detected in the EU.

  • Italy reported three new cases in two newly affected provinces of Emilia-Romagna region. In this region, three cases were reported in 2008 and nine in 2009.
  • Greece reported nine new cases from areas with previous case reports.
  • The probable place of infection of a case reported from Austria on 14 August has been identified as the Sankt Pölten district.

In neighbouring countries, 57 new cases were reported. Of these, Serbia reported 32 new cases, one from the newly affected Branicevski district and 31 from areas with previous case reports.

As of 22 August 2013, 42 human cases of West Nile fever have been reported in the EU and 176 cases in neighbouring countries since the beginning of the 2013 transmission season.

(Via ECDC - accessed 26/08/13)

Advice for Travellers

Travellers should be made aware of the risk of West Nile Fever and take steps to avoid mosquito bites.