Andalucía reports 52 West Nile cases, four hospitalized

Andalucía has confirmed 52 human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) this season, after a new mild case was reported in Huévar del Aljarafe (Sevilla) on Monday. Of these, 36 are mild and 16 are neuroinvasive; four people remain hospitalized, and one death has been recorded since July 27 Source: infobae.

Case distribution

Cases are concentrated in Sevilla and Huelva provinces. Villamanrique de la Condesa leads with 11 cases, followed by Dos Hermanas (8), Coria del Río (6), and La Puebla del Río (5) Source: elconfidencial. The new case brings Huévar into the list of 14 affected municipalities Source: infobae.

Alert zones

Huévar has been declared an alert area until September 21, raising the total to 26 municipalities under alert. Alerts in Fuengirola, Mijas, and Gelves were lifted Source: infobae. The alert status intensifies entomological, animal, and human surveillance, and requires local authorities to step up mosquito control within 1.5 km of larval foci Source: infobae.

Prevention and testing

The Junta has conducted laboratory tests on 515 users to rule out infection, screened 120 viral meningitis cases, and performed 3,620 blood donor determinations between June 1 and August 16 Source: elconfidencial. Health authorities urge the public, especially vulnerable groups, to use repellents, wear light-colored clothing, and avoid mosquito bites Source: elconfidencial.