SloveniaThe article reports on the spread of the West Nile virus in Croatia, confirming its presence in dead birds in Zagreb. The first confirmed case was on August 27th in the village of Zapruđa, and further tests on August 28th confirmed the virus in four additional birds at different locations. The Croatian Ministry of Agriculture explains that the virus is transmitted exclusively by infected mosquitoes, primarily of the Culex species, which are widespread in Croatia. These mosquitoes mainly transmit the virus among birds but occasionally to humans and horses. Humans and horses are considered incidental and final hosts and cannot infect others. The ministry advises citizens who observe multiple dead wild birds in the same area to report it to the local veterinary authority to exclude infectious animal diseases. It notes that most infected people show no symptoms or have flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache, muscle pain, and fatigue. In some cases, the disease can have severe progression affecting the central nervous system. Most clinical cases occur between mid-July and late September. The National Institute of Public Health (Nijz) provides detailed information on infection and the
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about the spread of the West Nile virus in Croatia without overtly favoring any political stance. It focuses on scientific and health-related data provided by official sources, including the Croatian Ministry of Agriculture and the National Institute ofPublic
