The national tally of West Nile fever cases has reached 50, following the confirmation of six new instances reported within a single day. Notably, the most recent additions include the first confirmed case of West Nile fever in Kumanovo. This patient, a 65-year-old man managing a chronic illness, has been admitted to the Infectious Diseases Clinic in Skopje.
The recent surge in cases saw five new patients registered within the Skopje region, specifically across the municipalities of Gazi Baba, Zelenikovo, and Aerodrom. The confirmation of a case in Kumanovo marks a significant geographical spread for the virus within the country. Information provided by the Kumanovo Public Health Center detailed that the individual diagnosed with West Nile fever is a 65-year-old male residing in a peripheral neighborhood.
According to reports, the patient had no history of international travel preceding the onset of symptoms. He is currently receiving care at the Clinic for Infectious Diseases and Febrile Conditions. Health authorities continue to monitor the spread of the virus and are tracking the increase in West Nile fever cases across various regions.
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