West Nile virus in Spain: report of the first diagnosed case (in Spain) in a human with aseptic meningitis

Scand J Infect Dis. 2007;39(1):70-1. doi: 10.1080/00365540600740553.

Abstract

We report the first case of illness caused by West Nile virus (WNV) so far diagnosed in Spain. A 21-y-old male presented with clinical and biological signs compatible with viral meningitis. Acute and convalescent serum samples showed IgM and IgG positivity for WNV. These results were confirmed by microneutralization assays.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin G / blood
  • Immunoglobulin M / blood
  • Male
  • Meningitis, Aseptic / virology*
  • Serologic Tests
  • Spain
  • West Nile Fever / diagnosis*
  • West Nile Fever / immunology
  • West Nile virus / isolation & purification*

Substances

  • Immunoglobulin G
  • Immunoglobulin M