Doctors Issue Guidance as West Nile Fever Hospitalizations Rise
Medical staff urge residents not to wait out symptoms and to seek care immediately, as the outbreak's death toll stands at six.
Following an increase in patients hospitalized at the Infectious Diseases Clinic with West Nile fever symptoms, some doctors have issued specific recommendations for residents on recognizing symptoms and seeking timely medical care.
The disease has remained an active threat in the country for several weeks, with six deaths recorded so far. Doctors stress that early detection of symptoms — high fever, severe headache, muscle weakness, and in more serious cases confusion or numbness — is key to timely treatment, particularly for older patients and those with chronic health conditions.
Don't Wait, Seek Help Right Away
The medical team's key message is clear — residents shouldn't wait for symptoms to pass on their own, but should seek medical attention immediately if they notice signs of infection, particularly if they've been exposed to a mosquito bite in preceding days. Early diagnosis significantly improves the odds of full recovery.
Health authorities continue preventive measures, urging residents to remove sources of stagnant water around their homes and actively use mosquito protection, particularly in the evening hours when the risk of bites is highest.
MKNews Hub · Macedonia · August 30, 2026