Imported Human West Nile Virus Lineage 2 Infection in Spain: Neurological and Gastrointestinal Complications

Imported Human West Nile Virus Lineage 2 Infection in Spain: Neurological and Gastrointestinal Complications

We report the first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) lineage 2 infection imported to Spain by a traveler returning from Romania. Serum, cerebrospinal fluid and urine samples were analyzed and West Nile virus infection was identified by PCR and serological tests. The patient developed fever, diarr...

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Main Authors: María Velasco, María Paz Sánchez-Seco, Carolina Campelo, Fernando de Ory, Oriol Martin, Laura Herrero, Octavio J. Salmerón Béliz, Teodora Minguito, Mª Carmen Campos, Francisca Molero, Alejandro Algora, Ana Vázquez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-01-01
Series:Viruses
Subjects:
west nile virus lineage 2
human
spain
neurological symptoms
digestive complications
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/12/2/156

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