First Case of Usutu Virus Neuroinvasive Disease in Austria, 2021.

Authors :: Graninger, Marianne
Hubmer, Stefan
Riederer, Franz
Kettner, Stephan
Hauk, Martin
Auf, Tasnim
Aberle, Judith H
Stiasny, Karin
Aberle, Stephan W
Camp, Jeremy V
Source :: Open Forum Infectious Diseases; Jul2022, Vol. 9 Issue 7, p1-4, 4p
Publication Year :: 2022
Abstract: Usutu virus (USUV) is a mosquito-borne flavivirus closely related to West Nile virus (WNV) that is endemic in many European countries. We report the first case of USUV neuroinvasive disease in Austria and discuss challenges in differentiating USUV from WNV infections in areas where both viruses are endemic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]