Greece: West Nile virus cases top 200, 19 deaths

Greece has reported 232 domestic cases of the West Nile virus, resulting in 19 deaths among elderly patients. Health authorities note that 165 of these cases involved central nervous system complications.
Why it matters
The outbreak underscores ongoing public health risks associated with mosquito-borne diseases in Europe during summer months.
The National Public Health Organization (EODY) reports as of August 26, a total of two hundred and thirty-two (232) domestic cases of West Nile virus (WNV) infection.
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