The spread of West Nile virus in the country shows a significant increase in one week.
There have been 24 cases and 3 deaths in just one week, bringing the total number of cases to 124 and 15 deaths since disease control began in early spring.
Also, the number of regions where cases of virus infection were detected increased from 20 to 23, and municipalities from 53 to 60.
The number of confirmed cases is expected to increase further in the coming period, as this year there is an epidemic due to prolonged high temperatures, which have led to an increase in the mosquito population, according to EODY scientists. .
EODY report
According to the weekly report of EODY, from the beginning of 2024 to 28/08/2024 (13.00), they were diagnosed and investigated in total. one hundred and twenty-four (124) internal affairs West Nile virus infection in Greece, of which ninety five (95) jobs Central nervous system manifestations (CNS, encephalitis and/or meningitis and/or acute flaccid paralysis) and CNS manifestations were mild/absent in twenty-nine (29) cases.
They were diagnosed/notified within the last week twenty-four (24) new local cases West Nile virus.
They are also recorded three import cases cases of infection in patients who were in contact with another foreign country (Albania) were not included in the further analysis.
They are recorded fifteen (15) deaths In HIV-infected patients older than 60 years (median age of deceased = 85 years, range 61-92 years).
West Nile virus in other countries
In addition to our country, cases of DN virus infection in the European Union and its neighboring countries were recorded in Italy, Spain, France, Austria, Hungary, Romania, Croatia and Serbia.
Epidemiological control of the disease, timely implementation of appropriate integrated mosquito control programs and personal protective measures against mosquitoes are the most appropriate measures to control the disease. In this context, the vigilance of health workers on the one hand, and the continued vigilance of local and national authorities on the other, is considered necessary, EODY emphasizes.