Go Back
Cases of West Nile Fever in Romania
PR1493
27/09/1996
27/09/1996
| West Nile Fever has been confirmed as the cause of the | current 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 visitors | to 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. |
Share this Press Release
Other Press Releases:
PR261891en
PRESS RELEASE BY THE MINISTRY FOR ENERGY, THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE REGENERAT...
PR261891
STQARRIJA MILL-MINISTERU GĦALL-ENERĠIJA, L-AMBJENT U R-RIĠENERAZZJONI TAL-P...
