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As of 26 September 2013, 190 human cases of West Nile fever have been reported in the EU since the beginning of the 2013, transmission season.
During the past week, 23 new cases were detected in the EU.
Croatia reported three new cases, two from the newly affected city of Zagreb and one from the Zagrebacka county, an area with previous case reports. In addition, the city of Zagreb has been identified as the possible place of infection of three already reported cases.
Greece reported three new cases from areas with previous case reports (Attiki 2, Kavala 1).
Italy reported 13 new cases, six from the newly affected provinces of Treviso (4) and Venezia (2) and seven from provinces with previous case reports (Cremona 1, Mantova 1, Modena 1, Parma 2, Reggio nell'Emilia 1, Verona 1).
Romania reported four new cases, two from two newly affected counties (Ilof, Mures) and two from counties with previous case reports (Braila, Ialomita).
(Via ECDC - accessed 01/10/13)
Advice for Travellers
Travellers should be made aware of the risk of West Nile Fever and take steps to avoid mosquito bites.
