Netherlands reports first West Nile case in 6 years
The National Institute of Public Health in the Netherlands is expecting the first case of West Nile Virus infection since 2020. It is believed that the infection is locally acquired, as the individual did not travel abroad, and they are experiencing mild symptoms. It is worth noting that the virus is transmitted through mosquitoes and can cause severe illness and death in approximately one out of every 150 cases. The increase in its spread is linked to higher temperatures, which boost mosquito activity in Europe, with more cases reported in Greece and Italy this summer.
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