Abrupt Increase in Detection of Locally Acquired West-Nile-Virus-Lineage-2-Mediated Neuroinvasive Disease in a Previously Non-Endemic Area of Southern Italy (2023)

Abrupt Increase in Detection of Locally Acquired West-Nile-Virus-Lineage-2-Mediated Neuroinvasive Disease in a Previously Non-Endemic Area of Southern Italy (2023)

West Nile virus (WNV) is a public health concern in Europe. Rising temperatures and the migration of potential vectors promote the spread of viruses to previously unaffected areas. In 2023, the Apulia region of Southern Italy experienced an unexpected increase in West Nile neuroinvasive disease (WNN...

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Main Authors: Daniela Loconsole, Francesca Centrone, Anna Sallustio, Daniele Casulli, Vito Colella, Onofrio Mongelli, Giulietta Venturi, Antonino Bella, Leonardo Marino, Domenico Martinelli, Maria Chironna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-12-01
Series:Viruses
Subjects:
West Nile virus
West Nile neuroinvasive disease
Southern Italy
climate changes
one health
integrated surveillance
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/16/1/53

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