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West Nile Fever in Romania (Update 1)

21 October 2011

As of 20 October 2011, 89 confirmed human cases of West Nile fever have been reported in the EU, 10 of those cases have been recorded in Romania. The area reporting the highest number of cases is Bucuresti municipality in the south of the country with 6 cases.

(Via ECDC - accessed 21/10/11)

Advice for Travellers

West Nile virus is spread by mosquito bites. It has become more widely recognised in Europe in recent years. Travellers should take precautions to prevent mosquito bites especially during summer months.