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Monitoring the West Nile virus outbreaks in Italy using open access data
Marco Mingione1,2, Francesco Branda3, Antonello Maruotti4
1Dept. of Political Sciences, Roma Tre University, Rome, Italy.
Scientific Data
|November 7, 2023
Summary
This study presents a new dataset of West Nile virus outbreaks in Italy (2012-2022), enabling research and public health monitoring. Open access data supports transparency in epidemic management.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
- Environmental Science
Background:
- West Nile virus poses a significant public health concern.
- Effective monitoring and management of outbreaks require accessible data.
- Previous data on Italian West Nile virus outbreaks were fragmented.
Purpose of the Study:
- To create a comprehensive, open-access dataset of West Nile virus outbreaks in Italy.
- To facilitate research and analysis of disease patterns and contributing factors.
- To support public health surveillance and epidemic management.
Main Methods:
- Digitization of historical bulletins from the Italian National Institute of Health.
- Data curation including host type, infection details, age, and geographic information.
- Integration of outbreak data with potential environmental factors like weather data.
Main Results:
- A digitized, centralized dataset covering West Nile virus outbreaks in Italy from 2012 to 2022.
- Detailed information on infected hosts and outbreak locations.
- Foundation for analyzing relationships between West Nile virus and environmental variables.
Conclusions:
- The developed dataset is a valuable resource for researchers and public health officials.
- Open data access enhances transparency and reliability in epidemic management.
- Further research can leverage this dataset to understand and predict West Nile virus transmission.
