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Over 240 Cases of West Nile Fever Recorded in Europe

Since the start of the season, more than 240 cases of West Nile fever have been documented in Europe, particularly in Italy. The WHO is calling for heightened vigilance to combat the spread of the virus.

Over 240 Cases of West Nile Fever Recorded in Europe
Photo: United States Mission Geneva · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

Since the beginning of the season, more than 240 cases of West Nile fever have been reported in Europe. The majority of these cases have been recorded in Italy, where the transmission of the virus by mosquitoes has been documented.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for increased vigilance in light of the current situation. Health authorities in Europe are closely monitoring the development of the disease and the spread of the virus.

According to reports, cases have been recorded in a total of seven European countries, with people contracting the virus locally. The virus has also been identified in Germany, underscoring the importance of the WHO's warnings.

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