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ArticleOne health (Amsterdam, Netherlands)2025

First autochthonous transmission of West Nile virus (WNV) lineage 2 to humans in Spain.

Maria Lara, Carlos S Casimiro-Soriguer, Irene Pedrosa-Corral, Cristina Gómez-Camarasa, Nicola Lorusso, Jose M Navarro-Marí, Joaquin Dopazo, Javier Perez-Florido, Sara Sanbonmatsu-Gámez

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Article in One health (Amsterdam, Netherlands), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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9 authors.

Maria LaraPlatform of Computational Medicine, Fundación Progreso y Salud (FPS), Hospital Virgen del Rocio, 41013 Sevilla, Spain.
Carlos S Casimiro-SoriguerPlatform of Computational Medicine, Fundación Progreso y Salud (FPS), Hospital Virgen del Rocio, 41013 Sevilla, Spain.
Irene Pedrosa-CorralLaboratorio de Referencia de Virus de Andalucía, Servicio de Microbiología, Hospital Virgen de las Nieves, 18014 Granada, Spain.
Cristina Gómez-CamarasaLaboratorio de Referencia de Virus de Andalucía, Servicio de Microbiología, Hospital Virgen de las Nieves, 18014 Granada, Spain.
Nicola LorussoDirección General de Salud Pública y Ordenación Farmacéutica, Consejería de Salud y Consumo. Junta de Andalucía, 41020 Sevilla, Spain.
Jose M Navarro-MaríLaboratorio de Referencia de Virus de Andalucía, Servicio de Microbiología, Hospital Virgen de las Nieves, 18014 Granada, Spain.
Joaquin DopazoPlatform of Computational Medicine, Fundación Progreso y Salud (FPS), Hospital Virgen del Rocio, 41013 Sevilla, Spain.
Javier Perez-FloridoPlatform of Computational Medicine, Fundación Progreso y Salud (FPS), Hospital Virgen del Rocio, 41013 Sevilla, Spain.
Sara Sanbonmatsu-GámezLaboratorio de Referencia de Virus de Andalucía, Servicio de Microbiología, Hospital Virgen de las Nieves, 18014 Granada, Spain.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

West Nile Virus (WNV) lineage 2, primarily endemic to parts of Africa and Europe, has recently emerged as a public health concern in new geographic regions. In 2024, the first autochthonous human case of neuroinvasive disease caused by WNV lineage 2 was identified in Andalusia, Southern Spain. Molecular testing and whole-genome sequencing confirmed WNV lineage 2 as the causative agent. Phylogenetic analysis revealed a close relationship with strains circulating in Central Europe, distinct from previous WNV lineage 2 detections in Spain. Concurrently, WNV lineage 2 RNA was detected in an imperial eagle near the case location, suggesting local viral circulation. This case marks a significant shift in WNV epidemiology in Spain, where lineage 1 has historically been dominant. The findings underscore the expanding range of WNV lineage 2 and the necessity for enhanced vector surveillance, genomic monitoring, and strengthened One Health strategies to mitigate future outbreaks and protect public health.

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EpidemiologyMeningoencephalitisOutbreakPhylogenyWest Nile virusWhole genome sequencingWNV lineage 2

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PMCPMC12018207

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