Bilanț îngrijorător în Franța: Numărul îmbolnăvirilor cu virusul West Nile a crescut considerabil

The West Nile virus is increasingly spreading in France, with 161 infections and five deaths reported since May 1. The National Health Authority highlights the growing concern. The virus, transmitted by mosquitoes from birds to humans, has seen a rise in cases, with 28 asymptomatic infections detected during routine blood donor screenings. Symptoms typically resemble flu-like conditions, but severe cases can lead to encephalitis or meningitis. The virus was first identified in Uganda and has been present in Europe since the 1960s, with recent cases noted in Île-de-France, including Paris.