West Nile Fever in Greece

So far this year (2023), public health authorities have registered a total of 157 people infected with West Nile Fever. Of these 20 people have died, all of whom were over 65 years of age. Nearly all the cases had neurological (nervous system) symptoms

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Travellers who plan to spend a lot of time outdoors or who will be in areas with a lot of mosquitoes are at increased risk of exposure to West Nile Virus. The risk of exposure for the general traveller is quite low. However, in a small number of infected people, West Nile virus can cause serious neurological illness, including death. Since there is no vaccine or treatment for West Nile fever, travellers to areas where this virus has been found can reduce their risk of exposure by taking all necessary precautions to avoid mosquito bites.