Romania Registers 41 Cases Of West Nile Virus Infections

The three cases of West Nile virus infections were reported in capital Bucharest (two cases) and in the northwestern city of Cluj (one case).

Official data reveal that no deaths have been registered since last week, when the Health Ministry said four people died from infections with the mosquito-borne West Nile virus.

West Nile virus infections have affected the whole of Europe this summer. The virus is transmitted in humans through mosquito-bites and is not transmitted directly between humans. There is no vaccine against the virus.

While infections are often without any symptoms, people are advised to see a doctor immediately if they suffer from fever, intense headaches, nausea, or abdominal, muscular or joint pains. West Nile infections may develop into meningitis or encephalitis, which could ultimately lead to death.