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Impact of climate change on infectious disease spread in Europe

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    Upozorenje nadležnih: Toplija ljeta povećavaju rizik od širenja zaraznih bolesti u Evropi

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    West Nile virus cases were reported in Greece, Italy, North Macedonia, Romania, and Spain.

    In 2024, cases of the West Nile virus were reported in Greece, Italy, North Macedonia, Romania, and Spain. The transmission season for this mosquito-borne disease typically runs from late spring to autumn, reaching its peak between July and September.

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    Locally transmitted dengue outbreak occurred in Fano, Italy, resulting in 199 cases.

    In 2024, a locally transmitted dengue outbreak occurred in Fano, Italy. The outbreak resulted in 199 reported cases.

    These cases were notable because the affected patients had not recently traveled to countries where dengue is typically endemic.