Aug 4, 2025: The West Nile Virus (WNV) caused the death of a 93-year-old woman in the Lazio region of Italy. The nation had lost ten people in that incident. According to EuroNews, there have been infections reported in five European nations. It was the fourth confirmed instance in Lazio. Before being moved to Rome, the patient, originally from Cisterna di Latina, had been admitted to San Paulo in Velletri.

What Is West Nile Virus (WNV) and How to Avoid It: The West Nile virus is primarily transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito of the Culex species. The mosquitoes get the infection by feeding on infected birds. The West Nile virus can cause severe illness in humans.
Most people (about 80 per cent) infected with WNV won't show any symptoms. In the meantime, the mild symptoms might include a fever, a headache, aches in the body, a rash on the skin, and swollen lymph nodes. Encephalitis (inflammation of the brain), meningitis (inflammation of the lining around the brain and spinal cord), or acute flaccid paralysis might also happen.

WNV does not have a specific treatment, but supportive care, such as hospitalization, intravenous fluids, and pain management, can be used to manage symptoms. Serious illness is more likely to strike those over 50. People who have weakened immune systems, such as those who have had organ transplants or who have particular medical conditions, are also more likely to get sick.

Cases of West Nile Virus in Europe: The Lazio woman, originally from Cisterna di Latina, had been admitted to San Paulo in Velletri before being transferred to Rome.
A 76-year-old man from Salerona, a 73-year-old man from Maddaloni and an 86-year-old man were among those admitted to the Santa Maria Goretti hospital in Latina. According to EuroNews, he was one of the first people in the area to become infected and reportedly had a number of previous illnesses. The Italian National Institute of Health shared data last week, stating that 57 new human cases of West Nile virus were reported between July 24 and 30. Eight people died as a result of the confirmed cases. In 2025, the neuro-invasive strain of the virus will kill 20% of people, compared to 14% in 2024 and 20% in 2018. According to EuroNews, the cases were reported in Italy, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, and France by the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control. The province of Latina in Italy reported the most cases, with 43.