Ongoing outbreak of West Nile virus infections in humans in Greece, July – August 2010

Author(s)
A Papa
K Danis
A Bakas
G Dougas
G Theocharopoulos
D Chrysagis
E Vassiliadou
F Kamaria
A Liona
K Mellou
G Saroglou
T Panagiotopoulos
Abstract
Between early July and 22 August 2010, 81 cases of West Nile neuroinvasive disease were reported in the region of Central Macedonia, northern Greece. The median age of cases was 70 years. Encephalitis, meningoencephalitis or aseptic meningitis occurred mainly in patients aged 50 years or older. This is the first time that West Nile virus (WNV) infection has been documented in humans in Greece. Enhanced surveillance and mosquito control measures have been implemented.
Part Of
Eurosurveillance
Journal or Serie
Eurosurveillance
Issue
34
Volume
15
Start Page
1
End Page
5
ISSN
1025496X
Date Issued
2010-08-26
Open Access
Yes
DOI
10.2807/ese.15.34.19644-en
Publisher
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)
Subjects