translation.en: Since the first large outbreak in Romania in 1996, WNV infection has become recognised as a major cause of public health concern in Europe.
translation.mt: Mill-ewwel tifqigħa kbira tal-marda fir-Rumanija fl-1996, l-infezzjoni tal-WNV saret rikonoxxuta bħala kawża ewlenija ta' tħassib għas-saħħa pubblika fl-Ewropa.