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The Region: we do not expect a season of high circulation with many infected
Friday 28 July 2023
PADUA - The first human case of West Nile (WNF) in Veneto for this season was confirmed yesterday, July 27, 2023, by the Padua laboratory. The Directorate of the Prevention Department of the Region communicates it. In general, when the first human case occurs in this period (late July), a season of high circulation is not expected with many cases in humans: last year, in fact, the first case had already occurred in early June.
For several years, the West Nile virus has been circulating every summer in the territory of the Veneto Region and other regions of Northern Italy. West Nile is a mosquito-borne virus that is not passed from person to person. The infection is often asymptomatic: in one person out of five there may be manifestations such as fever, headache, joint pain, skin erythema and, rarely (1 case out of 150) severe pictures may occur, with involvement of the nervous system (for example example meningitis and encephalitis).
Summer 2022
The environmental and climatic situation of last summer 2022 had led to a very favorable context for the circulation of this virus and there were many cases of infection and unfortunately also deaths.
As expected, the first positivity of the virus in mosquitoes has occurred in recent weeks. The Veneto Region, in collaboration with the Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale delle Venezie and with all the Prevention Departments of the ULSS are maintaining careful surveillance on the territory, in order to allow timely interventions at the first signs of viral circulation. As the virus continues to circulate every summer in our region it is very important that everyone takes appropriate measures to prevent human infection and to avoid the spread and growth of mosquitoes.
The regional plan
For many years, the Veneto Region has had a Regional Plan to combat the spread of viruses transmitted by mosquitoes which provides for the collaboration of the Municipalities, the Prefectures, the Reclamation Consortia, the Experimental Zooprophylactic Institute of the Venezie and the Local Health Units. Surveillance is based on the monitoring of infections in humans and animals (horses and birds) and on the search for this virus in mosquitoes that are captured with special traps distributed throughout the region. Surveillance aims to check for viruses in mosquitoes that can be transmitted to humans.
Every year the Municipalities, in collaboration with the ULSS, implement specific programs to fight against mosquitoes above all with interventions for the removal of the larvae and maintenance of the areas at greatest risk of proliferation of mosquitoes. The adherence of the Municipalities to the Pest Control Plans is monitored by the Local Health Authorities and the Municipalities that do not implement the envisaged measures are reported to the Prefects of the relevant area.
How to stop the proliferation of mosquitoes
For the current season, the surveillance measures have been further strengthened, according to the indications provided for by Regional Government Decree 389 of 7 April 2023, in particular by carefully monitoring the effectiveness of the mosquito control interventions in the area guaranteed by the Municipalities and carrying out timely inspections in the areas of possible viral circulation.
How to avoid the proliferation of mosquitoes: do not leave objects and containers of any nature and size in which rainwater can collect such as jars, bins, basins, watering cans, tyres, etc. empty any commonly used container with the presence of water every day and, where possible, turn them upside down; cover hermetically (even through narrow-mesh nets) the immovable water containers (bins, cisterns), periodically carry out larvicidal interventions in manholes, drains, ditches, with suitable products and with periodic repetitions of the treatments (every 3-4 weeks or before if specified by the product data sheet).
Avoid mosquito bites to avoid contracting the virus: outdoors, especially at night, wear light-colored, light clothing, covering as much as possible (long sleeves and long trousers); use repellents to be applied directly to the skin, repeating the treatment with adequate frequency, following the instructions on the package. Repellent products must not be applied to mucous membranes (lips, mouth), eyes, abraded skin, while they can instead be used on clothes to increase their protective effect. application of narrow-meshed mosquito nets to doors and windows, as well as the use of electro-emitting devices of liquid or platelet insecticides.
Last updated: 19:03
West Nile, primo caso dell'anno accertato in Veneto
Venerdì 28 Luglio 2023
The Region: we do not expect a season of high circulation with many infected
Friday 28 July 2023
PADUA - The first human case of West Nile (WNF) in Veneto for this season was confirmed yesterday, July 27, 2023, by the Padua laboratory. The Directorate of the Prevention Department of the Region communicates it. In general, when the first human case occurs in this period (late July), a season of high circulation is not expected with many cases in humans: last year, in fact, the first case had already occurred in early June.
For several years, the West Nile virus has been circulating every summer in the territory of the Veneto Region and other regions of Northern Italy. West Nile is a mosquito-borne virus that is not passed from person to person. The infection is often asymptomatic: in one person out of five there may be manifestations such as fever, headache, joint pain, skin erythema and, rarely (1 case out of 150) severe pictures may occur, with involvement of the nervous system (for example example meningitis and encephalitis).
Summer 2022
The environmental and climatic situation of last summer 2022 had led to a very favorable context for the circulation of this virus and there were many cases of infection and unfortunately also deaths.
As expected, the first positivity of the virus in mosquitoes has occurred in recent weeks. The Veneto Region, in collaboration with the Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale delle Venezie and with all the Prevention Departments of the ULSS are maintaining careful surveillance on the territory, in order to allow timely interventions at the first signs of viral circulation. As the virus continues to circulate every summer in our region it is very important that everyone takes appropriate measures to prevent human infection and to avoid the spread and growth of mosquitoes.
The regional plan
For many years, the Veneto Region has had a Regional Plan to combat the spread of viruses transmitted by mosquitoes which provides for the collaboration of the Municipalities, the Prefectures, the Reclamation Consortia, the Experimental Zooprophylactic Institute of the Venezie and the Local Health Units. Surveillance is based on the monitoring of infections in humans and animals (horses and birds) and on the search for this virus in mosquitoes that are captured with special traps distributed throughout the region. Surveillance aims to check for viruses in mosquitoes that can be transmitted to humans.
Every year the Municipalities, in collaboration with the ULSS, implement specific programs to fight against mosquitoes above all with interventions for the removal of the larvae and maintenance of the areas at greatest risk of proliferation of mosquitoes. The adherence of the Municipalities to the Pest Control Plans is monitored by the Local Health Authorities and the Municipalities that do not implement the envisaged measures are reported to the Prefects of the relevant area.
How to stop the proliferation of mosquitoes
For the current season, the surveillance measures have been further strengthened, according to the indications provided for by Regional Government Decree 389 of 7 April 2023, in particular by carefully monitoring the effectiveness of the mosquito control interventions in the area guaranteed by the Municipalities and carrying out timely inspections in the areas of possible viral circulation.
How to avoid the proliferation of mosquitoes: do not leave objects and containers of any nature and size in which rainwater can collect such as jars, bins, basins, watering cans, tyres, etc. empty any commonly used container with the presence of water every day and, where possible, turn them upside down; cover hermetically (even through narrow-mesh nets) the immovable water containers (bins, cisterns), periodically carry out larvicidal interventions in manholes, drains, ditches, with suitable products and with periodic repetitions of the treatments (every 3-4 weeks or before if specified by the product data sheet).
Avoid mosquito bites to avoid contracting the virus: outdoors, especially at night, wear light-colored, light clothing, covering as much as possible (long sleeves and long trousers); use repellents to be applied directly to the skin, repeating the treatment with adequate frequency, following the instructions on the package. Repellent products must not be applied to mucous membranes (lips, mouth), eyes, abraded skin, while they can instead be used on clothes to increase their protective effect. application of narrow-meshed mosquito nets to doors and windows, as well as the use of electro-emitting devices of liquid or platelet insecticides.
Last updated: 19:03
West Nile, primo caso dell'anno accertato in Veneto
Venerdì 28 Luglio 2023