West Nile virus, dengue and chikungunya progress in Hexagon with an unprecedented geographical extension of some infections The number of indigenous cases of Nile virus
The number of cases transmitted directly to metropolitan France is still growing, mainly carried by the West Nile virus and its 30 cases identified this summer, according to data from Public Health France published this August 27.
West Nile virus, dengue and chikungunya progress in Hexagon with an unprecedented geographical extension of some infections The number of indigenous cases of Nile virus
In France, West Nile virus cases rose to 30 during the summer months. The highest number of cases was recorded in Bouches-du-Rhone on the Mediterranean coast, while cases were detected in 13 departments. There is no vaccine against the virus; protection against mosquito bites is recommended.