Western Nile Virus: the two patients detected in Seine-Saint-Denis left the hospital

In the aftermath of the announcement of the detection of two indigenous cases-that is to say resulting from a contamination on the spot-of the Western Nile virus (West Nile) in Île-de-France. In addition, the Regional Health Agency of Île-de-France (ARS IDF) gives details on the health of these two patients detected in Seine-Saint-Denis in early August.

The first case, identified on August 1, is 64 years old and the second, identified on August 5, is 25 years old. Therefore, “They were not part of people at risk of serious form,” says the ARS IDF. Furthermore, The patients were hospitalized, however their evolution was favorable and they are both returning home. »»

This virus. which had already been detected in the Var this summer, is transported by birds and transmitted to humans by mosquitoes western nile virus: two patients of the genus Culex, a species distinct from the mosquito.

“A mandatory declaration disease” – Western nile virus: two patients

If the infection vastly goes unnoticed. it can also give symptoms like “a pseudo-grippal syndrome (large fever accompanied by headache, muscle or abdominal, nausea, diarrhea), details the ARS. In rare cases (less than 1 %), neurological complications (meningitis, encephalitis) may occur. »»

It was a hospital doctor who detected the infection of the two patients from Seine-Saint-Denis. by carrying out a blood sample or a PCR test. The Western Nile Virus being a “compulsory declaration disease”, he then informed the ARS.

The agency recalls that it is important to “protect yourself from bites in the event of a mosquito presence”. to “quickly consult a doctor in the event of evocative symptoms”.