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The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) reports the first human case of West Nile fever of the 2023 transmission season in Europe. Italian health authorities reported this case on 13 July 2023 in the province of Parma.
West Nile fever is caused by West Nile virus (WNV). The virus is spread by mosquito bites and can cause a flu-like illness, sometimes leading to severe or life-threatening disease.
Travellers should be advised to:
There is no vaccine against West Nile virus.
Note for blood donors: those who have recently travelled to an area with WNV transmission may need to be tested for WNV before donating blood.
For further information see TRAVAX West Nile Fever page.