Greece: 2025 West Nile

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Source: https://greekcitytimes.com/2025/07/11/first-west-nile-virus-cases-of-2025-detected-in-greece/


First West Nile Virus Cases of 2025 Detected in Greece
by Natalie Martin
18 hours ago

The National Public Health Organisation (EODY) has confirmed the first cases of West Nile virus infection in Greece for 2025, raising public health concerns as the country enters peak mosquito season.

According to an official statement issued this week, four cases were identified within a 48-hour period in Attica. The probable areas of exposure include western Attica and the port city of Piraeus. All four patients are over the age of 65 and developed symptoms of encephalitis in late June.​..

 

[Shiloh]

Source: https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1...rus-cases-reported-in-greece-total-now-seven/

Three new West Nile virus cases reported in Greece, total now seven
Newsroom
28.07.2025 • 22:00

Three new cases of the mosquito-borne West Nile virus were reported over the past week, bringing the total since the start of the summer to seven and showing an uptick in infections.

Of those seven cases, the origin of one was traced to Serbia, with the other five being narrowed down to West Attica.​..

 

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Source: https://www.tovima.com/society/west-nile-virus-in-greece-claims-two-elderly-lives/


West Nile Virus in Greece Claims Two Elderly Lives
21.08.2025
18:00
Newsroom​

Greek health authorities report two deaths linked to West Nile virus as 47 domestic cases have been confirmed since January, most involving the nervous system. Infections continue to spread across multiple regions, with new cases reported last week

Two people over the age of 78 have died in Greece after contracting West Nile virus, according to the latest update from the Hellenic National Public Health Organization (EODY).

From the beginning of 2025 through August 20, a total of 47 locally acquired infections have been confirmed and investigated. Of these, 41 patients developed severe complications involving the central nervous system, such as encephalitis, meningitis, or acute paralysis. The remaining six cases involved either mild symptoms or none at all.

In just the past week, 12 new domestic cases were recorded. One additional imported case was also confirmed in a patient who had recently traveled to Serbia, though it is not included in Greece’s regional breakdown of infections.​..

 

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Source: https://madhyamamonline.com/world/five-deaths-greece-reports-75-west-nile-virus-infections-1445926

Five deaths: Greece reports 75 West Nile virus
Of the confirmed cases, 62 involved central nervous system (CNS)...
Posted On 10 Sept 2025 11:28 PM

Athens: Greece's National Public Health Organisation (EODY) reported that 75 cases of West Nile virus infection have been confirmed in the country so far in 2025, including five fatalities...

 

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Source: https://en.protothema.gr/2025/10/08/two-new-cases-of-west-nile-virus-infection-in-the-past-week/

Two new cases of West Nile virus infection in the past week
The epidemiological surveillance report from the Hellenic National Public Health Organization (EODY)​
October 8 09:30

Two new domestic cases of West Nile virus infection were diagnosed and reported over the past week, according to the latest epidemiological report from EODY.

Since the beginning of the 2025 season, and up to October 8, a total of 93 domestic cases of West Nile virus infection have been diagnosed and investigated in Greece.​..