West Nile Virus: An Update Focusing on Southern Europe

West Nile Virus: An Update Focusing on Southern Europe

West Nile Virus (WNV) is a zoonotic, vector-borne pathogen affecting humans and animals, particularly in Europe. The virus is primarily transmitted through mosquitoes that infect birds, which serve as the main reservoirs. Humans and horses are incidental hosts. This review focuses on the epidemiolog...

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Main Authors:	Lara Carrasco, Maria Jose Utrilla, Beatriz Fuentes-Romero, Aitor Fernandez-Novo, Barbara Martin-Maldonado
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2024-12-01
Series:	Microorganisms
Subjects:	<i>Flavivirus</i> West Nile Fever arboviral encephalitis One Health
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/12/12/2623
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