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PRO> Usutu virus – Europe: France

Other Animal Disease -- FranceThe 1st case of human infection with Usutu virus was diagnosed in France, in Montpellier, in a man in his 30s. Transmitted by the bite of the _Culex_ mosquito, this virus attacks the nervous system.There are already dengue, zika and chikungunya virus [In France]. Now here is Usutu virus, just as dangerous, and also transmitted by the bite of a mosquito.This 1st case of human infection has been detected in France by the Inserm team from Montpellier. The patient, in his Read more [...]