Outbreak of West Nile Virus Infection in Greece, 2010
Kostas Danis,Anna Papa,George Theocharopoulos,G Dougas,Maria Athanasiou,Marios Detsis,Agoritsa Baka,Theodoros Lytras,Kassiani Mellou,Stefanos Bonovas,Takis Panagiotopoulos +10 more
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During 2010, an outbreak of West Nile virus infection occurred in Greece, a total of 197 patients with neuroinvasive disease were reported, of whom 33 (17%) died, emphasizing the need for prevention of this infection in persons with these risk factors.Abstract:
During 2010, an outbreak of West Nile virus infection occurred in Greece. A total of 197 patients with neuroinvasive disease were reported, of whom 33 (17%) died. Advanced age and a history of heart disease were independently associated with death, emphasizing the need for prevention of this infection in persons with these risk factors.read more
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