West Nile virus cases surge in Greece, especially during the summer period. Expert Gkikas Magiorkinis notes increased transmissions between June and September monthly.
Virus spreads via mosquitoes from infected birds, cannot transmit directly between people.
This year, circulation is significantly higher than the past, expert Magiorkinis confirms. Geographical shifts in recent case distribution observed, particularly within Eastern Attica region.
Rural area characteristics may influence local case numbers alongside increased infected birds present. Attica authorities expand night spraying over thousands of acres to battle mosquito populations.