Andalusia (Spain) is currently under threat from the virus that causes West Nile fever. Explanations.
Wind of panic in Spain. While the country has been hit hard by fires ravaging the Madrid region, authorities in Andalusia are concerned about a mosquito-borne virus.
According to a journalist from MirrorThe cities of Fuengirola and Mijas are on red alert due to the spread of the West Nile virus.
A virus that can be deadly
As the Regional Health Agency reminds us, West Nile virus “This is an infection transmitted mainly by ordinary mosquitoes. Most often asymptomatic, the infection can in rare cases cause severe neurological forms.”
“In 80% of cases, the infection is asymptomatic and goes completely undetected,” but in some people, the bite can cause serious symptoms, such as sudden fever, muscle or joint pain, or significant fatigue.
5 people were stung
According to the latest report from Spanish authorities, five people have been bitten so far.
The first symptoms appeared in a man living in Coria del Rio, near Seville, on July 17, reports Sun. “This is an identified mild case.”This was reported by a representative of the Spanish Ministry of Health.
The same source adds: “As a result, the ministry has decided to extend the period of alarm in this municipality of Seville until August 14.”
Sun recalls that in recent years at least ten people have died from the virus in Andalusia. Spain and five other European countries, including France, are currently affected by West Nile virus, according to the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control.
In recent days, the first case of West Nile has been reported in the Eastern Pyrenees.