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The West Nile season continues in Europe and surrounding countries. As of 8 October 2015, a total of 90 cases have been recorded Europe: Italy (51), Romania (17), Austria (6), Hungary (12), Bulgaria (2), France (1) and Portugal (1).
In neighbouring countries, 103 cases have been recorded: Israel (64), Russia (16), Serbia (22) and Palestine (1).
During the last week France reported its first human case this season, located in the city of Nîmes, Gard department, southern France. Further cases were reported in: Bulgaria (1) and Serbia (6).
(Via European Centre Disease Prevention and Control - accessed 08/10/15)
There is no vaccine or specific treatment for West Nile virus. Infection is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito, therefore avoidance of mosquito bites is essential, by covering up and the use of bite avoidance measures.
