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How common is west nile virus in other parts of the world?

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Incidence of WNV: West nile virus was first identified in 1937 in uganda in eastern africa. It was first discovered in the United States in the summer of 1999 in new york. Since then, the virus has spread throughout the United States and appears to have more cases in the great plains, especially in the fall. West nile virus is one of the most geographically widespread arboviruses in the world with cases occurring.

Answered 6/5/2014

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Dr. Hashmat Rajput answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

West Nile virus: It is very common. Initially started from sub sahara region and now present in all continents of world. It spreads with mosquito bite. Thanks.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Uncertain: I have tried researching this on CDC sites & WHO sites and simply can find the stats you are asking for. Outbreaks usually follow bird’s migratory routes and they have occurred in Africa, Greece, Israel, Romania, Russia & Italy. Cases in Africa are likely under- reported. This is the best article I could find: https://parasitesandvectors.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13071-018-2998-y

Answered 8/11/2019

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