From February to July 28, Italy recorded 84 confirmed cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) infection, with two deaths. Of these, 37 were neuroinvasive cases, 19 were asymptomatic in blood donors, 27 presented with fever, and one was symptomatic. Two deaths were reported. The Usutu virus affected three people in Lombardy. WNV circulation has been demonstrated in 47 provinces across 12 Italian regions. This trend is similar to that of the previous year (2015), when there were 89 confirmed cases.
The weekly report is based on anonymized data from the Italian National Institute of Health. Mosquito protection is recommended, as is seeking medical attention for symptoms such as high fever and rash.
