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Cases of West Nile Fever in Romania

PR1493
Date Icon 27/09/1996
West Nile Fever has been confirmed as the cause of thecurrent meningitis outbreak in Romania. This condition is known to occur in Mediterranean countries. It is caused by a virus usually found in migratory birds, and it spreads to man by mosquitoes and ticks. While infected persons may not show any symptoms, or may merely develop a flu-like illness, severe manifestations have been observed in the Romanian outbreak, with increased mortality in the elderly.
While the WHO does not recommend travel restrictions for visitorsto Romania, precautions against mosquito bites (by use of protective clothing and mosquito repellents) and contact with parasites from wild birds (direct handling) by hunters and bird trappers are suggested.
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