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[^3]\n\nTwenty-four patients have died from complications related to the West Nile Virus infection in Greece. [^4]\n\nThe European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) reported on September 5, 2026, that 1,086 official West Nile Virus infections have been recorded in Europe. [^5]\n\nAs of the previous Thursday, 1,086 cases were registered across seven European countries where individuals were infected locally rather than while traveling. [^6]\n\nItaly reported 516 cases, Greece reported 284 cases (including 11 with unknown infection origin), and Spain reported 88 cases. [^7]\n\nThe European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) reported that the number of affected countries has risen from seven to 15. [^8]\n\nGreek authorities are conducting periodic spraying campaigns to limit the mosquito population that spreads the infection. [^9]\n\nInfections have been registered in fifteen European countries, specifically including Italy, Greece, Spain, Germany, France, and Austria. [^10]\n\nThe Netherlands has confirmed at least nine infections, including one death in the province of Utrecht. [^11]\n\nThe article asserts that longer summers increase the chance of West Nile virus infections, implying a causal link between extended warm seasons and higher transmission risk. 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