West Nile fever in Europe in 2018 - human cases, updated 7 December

Between 30 November and 6 December 2018, EU Member States reported one human West Nile virus infection by Hungary. The most recent onset date reported by Hungary was from week 45, 5 to 11 November 2018. Eighteen cases were reported by EU neighbouring countries, all by Turkey, with the most recent date of onset reported from week 38, 17 to 23 September 2018. In three areas in Turkey human cases were reported for the first time. All other human cases were reported from previously affected areas. Three deaths were reported this week in Turkey (2) and Italy (1).