Imported West Nile Virus
Monday, August 30th, 2010Regarding a recent case in the Netherlands posted in ProMED, several instances of imported West Nile fever have been reported in recent years.
Published reports are summarized below. (primary references are available on request)
2001 – A patient in the Netherlands developed West Nile fever following a trip to Israel.
2002 – Cases acquired in the United States were reported in France, Denmark (2 cases), Mexico; Czech Republic
2003 – Cases acquired in the United States were reported in Germany (2 cases); Canada; the Netherlands.
2003 (publication year) – Cases acquired in Israel and Canada were reported in Denmark.
2003 – A case acquired in Canada was reported in the Netherlands.
2003 – Cases acquired in the United States were reported in France (3 cases), the Netherlands (3 cases), and Germany (2 cases).
2004 – Cases acquired in the United States were reported in Germany 36; Netherlands; and Uruguay.
2004 – 2 cases of West Nile Virus infection were confirmed in Ireland. In both instances, the patients had recently visited Portugal.
2005 – Cases acquired in the United States were reported in Japan.
2005 – An Irish traveler acquired West Nile fever in the United States.
2005 – 4 cases reported in France had been acquired in Djibouti.
2006 – A Spanish missionary acquired West Nile fever in Nicaragua.
2007 – 2 British travelers developed West Nile fever while visiting Canada.
Reference
Berger SA. West Nile fever: Global Status, 2010. GIDEON e-book series
Posted in ProMED





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