"The Recorded Cases of West Nile Virus Are the Tip of a Huge Iceberg," Warns Immunology Professor - iefimerida.gr
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West Nile virus is not an occasional summer threat. In Greece, this year's outbreak is one of the most serious in recent years, with double-digit deaths and more than 200 patients with central nervous system disease. Weather conditions remain favorable for transmission, and according to the European Center for Disease Control, more cases are expected to appear in the coming weeks. So the crucial question is whether we can predict the next outb…
Professor Petros Lygoxygakis explains why spraying is not enough, how mathematical models can identify dangerous outbreaks in a timely manner, and warns that the virus may become a permanent threat to Southern Europe.
Referring to the West Nile virus, Professor of Immunology at the University of Oxford, Petros Lygoxygakis, emphasizes that the systematic monitoring of insects that is already taking place in Greece is of particular importance.
West Nile virus is no longer an occasional summer threat and it must be investigated whether it has become endemic in our country.
West Nile virus continues to be a significant public health challenge in Greece, with the current period characterized by increased
Climate change is creating a new public health landscape as mosquito breeding grounds will expand across southern Europe. What are the chances of developing an effective vaccine? West Nile virus is no longer an occasional summer threat. In Greece, this year's outbreak is one of the most serious in recent years, with double-digit deaths and more than 200 patients with central nervous system disease.
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