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Outbreak of West Nile Virus Infection in Greece, 2010
- Source :
- Emerging Infectious Diseases, Vol 17, Iss 10, Pp 1868-1872 (2011)
- Publication Year :
- 2011
- Publisher :
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011.
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Abstract
- During 2010, an outbreak of West Nile virus infection occurred in Greece. A total of 197 patients with neuroinvasive disease were reported, of whom 33 (17%) died. Advanced age and a history of heart disease were independently associated with death, emphasizing the need for prevention of this infection in persons with these risk factors.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10806040 and 10806059
- Volume :
- 17
- Issue :
- 10
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Emerging Infectious Diseases
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.bf6da3c0c084236b4d51b820c8e292d
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3201/eid1710.110525