West Nile virus in humans, Greece, 2018: the largest seasonal number of cases, 9 years after its emergence in the country.

ConclusionsThe largest number of human cases of WNV infection ever recorded in Greece occurred in 2018, with a wide geographical distribution, suggesting intense virus circulation. Enhanced surveillance is vital for the early detection of human cases and the prompt implementation of response measures. PMID: 32794446 [PubMed - in process]

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Source: Euro Surveill - July 31, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Pervanidou D, Vakali A, Georgakopoulou T, Panagiotopoulos T, Patsoula E, Koliopoulos G, Politis C, Stamoulis K, Gavana E, Pappa S, Mavrouli M, Emmanouil M, Sourvinos G, Mentis A, Tsakris A, Hadjichristodoulou C, Tsiodras S, Papa A Tags: Euro Surveill Source Type: research