Epidemiologist describes West Nile Virus and how it infects people
HOLIDAYMAKERS heading across the channel this summer have warned of a fatal paralysing virus after cases were reported in Spain and Italy.Two cases of West Nile virus west reported in Spain and Italy - the illness is spread by bites from infected mosquitoesThe mosquito-borne virus won't cause symptoms in most people, but about 20 per cent go on to develop West Nile fever, which leaves sufferers with aching bodies, vomiting and skin rashes.
Two locally acquired cases of the virus - which is spread by bites from infected mozzies - have been detected in European holiday hot spots so far this year, according to the"Although an isolated case, it highlights that the transmission of West Nile virus can occur very early in the year, likely due to suitable climatic conditions," the ECDC noted.The case was locally acquired, meaning the person was infected in Italy and wasn't bitten by a virus-laden mosquito abroad.
Andrea Ammon, ECDC Director said: "Europe is already seeing how climate change is creating more favourable conditions for invasive mosquitoes to spread into previously unaffected areas and infect more people with diseases such as dengue. Throughout 2023, 713 locally acquired human cases of the West Nile virus were detected in 123 different regions of nine EU countries, the ECDC said.
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