Fifteen new human cases of West Nile virus have been reported during the period 25-31 July 2024according to the updated bulletin of the Istituto Superiore di Sanità. Since the beginning of May 2024, there are 28 confirmed cases of infection in humans (there were 13 in the previous bulletin). Among the confirmed cases, 13 were reported 2 deaths (1 Veneto, 1 Friuli Venezia Giulia).
Where the new cases were reported
In detail, 16 have manifested themselves in the neuro-invasive form (1 Lombardy, 4 Veneto, 1 Friuli Venezia Giulia, 7 Emilia Romagna, 2 Puglia, 1 case imported from the United States), 7 are asymptomatic cases identified in blood donors (Emilia Romagna), 4 cases of fever (1 Veneto, 1 Friuli Venezia Giulia, 1 case imported from Oman and 1 from Morocco) and 1 asymptomatic case (Emilia Romagna). The first autochthonous human case of Wnv infection of the season was reported by Emilia Romagna on June 26 in the province of Modena. In the same period, no cases of Usutu virus were reported.
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