West Nile virus continues spreading across Europe, raising increasing health concerns everywhere. Over one thousand people have contracted West Nile virus throughout multiple European regions.
Eight fatalities in North Macedonia highlight the urgent severity of this outbreak.
Currently, no approved human vaccine or specific treatment exists for this virus. Belgium has confirmed cases in birds and horses, without human infections reported yet.
Mosquito bite prevention includes wearing long clothing and using mosquito repellent outdoors frequently. Seek immediate medical care after mosquito bites causing fever, rash, or neck stiffness.