The West nile virus is now making european countries panic. So far, this virus has been detected in more than 5 countries. As it is spreading rapidly there, it has become a big headache for european health officials. How does this virus spread? Let's see how dangerous it is. In this era, viral infections suddenly spread rapidly at unexpected times. people are afraid that they will cause a major epidemic like COVID-19. It is in this context that the West nile virus spreading in europe has now increased the fear.

An elderly woman living in the Lazio region of italy has died from West nile Virus (WNV). This is the 10th death from this virus in the country. So far, the West nile Virus has spread to 5 countries in Europe. For the Lazio region, this is the fourth West nile Virus death. She was from Cisterna di Latina and was first admitted to the San Paolo Hospital in Velletri and then transferred to Rome. However, she died without any treatment.
West nile Virus is a disease transmitted to humans through the bite of Culex mosquitoes. When these mosquitoes bite infected birds, the virus enters them. When they then bite humans, we get the infection. This virus can cause serious health problems in humans.
About 80 percent of people infected with the West nile virus do not show any symptoms. However, mild symptoms can include fever, headache, body aches, and rashes. Serious complications such as brain swelling (encephalitis), inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord (meningitis), or severe flaccid paralysis can also occur.There is currently no specific treatment for West nile virus. However, we need to be hospitalized to control the symptoms. people over 50 years of age, those who have had organ transplants, those with underlying medical conditions, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk.

All of the recent deaths from the disease here have been in people over 50. In the last week of July alone, 57 people in italy were diagnosed with the virus. Eight more have died. Experts indicate that up to 20% of those infected with this virus, which attacks the nervous system and paralyzes, die. This was 14 percent in 2024 and 20 percent in 2018. So far, cases of this virus have been reported in italy, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, and France. The maximum number of cases has been reported in the Latina province of italy, with 43. european health authorities are taking necessary measures to prevent and contain the further spread of this virus.
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Sowmiya Sriram

04/08/2025 11:50 AM