West Nile virus is spreading rapidly across Europe
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- Fifteen European countries had recorded 1,086 locally acquired West Nile virus cases by last Thursday.
- Italy, Greece and Spain reported the most cases as transmission accelerated in recent weeks.
- Mosquitoes spread the virus, and severe illness occurs more often among older people and those with long-term health conditions.
More than 1,000 people in Europe have contracted West Nile virus locally this year, as the disease spreads faster across the continent.
By last Thursday, 15 countries had recorded 1,086 locally acquired cases. The highest numbers came from Italy, Greece and Spain, with transmission accelerating in recent weeks.
Mosquitoes spread West Nile virus through their bites. Most infected people experience no symptoms or only mild ones. Severe forms of the disease occur more often in older people and in those with long-term illnesses.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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