Nine cases of West Nile fever (WNF) in humans have been confirmed in Andalusia this season.
Three new cases were reported: two mild cases in men aged 40 and 48 residing in Villamanrique de la Condesa and Palomares del Río, respectively, and one severe case with neurological involvement in a 71-year-old man residing in Tablada (Seville), who presented symptoms on July 25. The mild cases were identified thanks to surveillance in municipalities under special monitoring.
The alert extends to 16 municipalities, including Seville, Villamanrique de la Condesa, and Palomares del Río, with intensified mosquito control measures and public awareness campaigns. Viral circulation has been detected in Benacazón and Bujalance.
