This technical report describes the result of a project to provide an overview of the epidemiological situation of WNV and USUV, the diagnostic, surveillance, prevention and control practices applied in EU/EEA countries, and to assess their public health and animal health impact in the EU/EEA.
Since last week’s update, and as of 6 September 2023, EU/EEA countries reported 102 human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) infection and 8 deaths related to WNV infections.
Since last week’s update, and as of 6 September 2023, EU/EEA countries reported 102 human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) infection and 8 deaths related to WNV infections.
This issue of the ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) covers the period 27 August - 2 September and includes updates on Legionnaires’ disease, dengue cases, avian influenza, West Nile virus, COVID-19 and cholera.
Since last week’s update, and as of 30 August 2023, European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) countries reported 61 human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) infection, 4 deaths and 18 outbreaks among equids and 88 outbreaks among birds.
Since last week’s update, and as of 30 August 2023, European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) countries reported 61 human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) infection and 4 deaths related to WNV infections.