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Detectaron el primer caso de virus autóctono del virus Usutu en España: qué es y cómo se contagia

El hallazgo del primer caso autóctono de infección por el virus Usutu de mosquito en España encendió las alarmas en el sistema sanitario. Este virus, detectado en un donante de sangre de Mallorca mediante los análisis rutinarios en el verano de 2024, confirma que el agente circula localmente.
El caso fue validado por el Laboratorio Nacional de Referencia en Arbovirus del Instituto de Salud Carlos III mediante pruebas moleculares y análisis de neutralización, después de que el test inicial arrojara resultado positivo para el Virus del Nilo Occidental.
El virus Usutu es un arbovirus perteneciente a la familia Flaviviridae. Se identificó en África en 1959 y lleva el nombre del río Usutu, ubicado cerca del lugar de su descubrimiento. Originalmente afecta a gran variedad de especies de aves, que actúan como reservorio natural. En las décadas recientes, el virus Usutu se ha expandido sostenidamente por diversos países europeos, donde se le vincula con brotes en aves silvestres y ocasionalmente con infecciones humanas.

El virus Usutu se asemeja estructuralmente al virus del Nilo Occidental, presenta una similitud genética del 76 al 78 por ciento, y ambos se detectan con técnicas cruzadas en bancos de sangre.
La transmisión principal del virus Usutu a humanos ocurre por la picadura de mosquitos del género Culex. El ciclo habitual involucra a aves infectadas: un mosquito se alimenta de un ave portadora del virus y después pica a una persona, así transmite el virus de forma incidental. De acuerdo con la doctora Teresa Jiménez, directora médica del Banco de Sangre y Tejidos de Baleares, quien explicó a EFE, los humanos no son el principal objetivo de este virus, pero “es posible que se produzcan infecciones, sobre todo en zonas donde circulan aves migratorias y hay elevada actividad de mosquitos”.
Otra vía de contagio identificada en este caso español es la transfusión sanguínea. Si una persona infectada pero asintomática dona sangre, el virus puede ser transferido al receptor, algo destacado en un artículo publicado en la revista científica Transfusion.

No existe evidencia científica de transmisión directa entre humanos, ni de contagio por contacto físico, saliva o secreciones respiratorias.
La infección por virus Usutu en humanos suele transcurrir de manera desapercibida: la mayoría de los casos son asintomáticos o presentan molestias leves. Entre los síntomas que pueden aparecer se incluyen:
- Fiebre elevada
- Dolores de cabeza
- Malestar general
- Alteraciones neurológicas en algunos casos, como meningoencefalitis
En población inmunodeprimida o en personas con enfermedades previas, el virus puede desencadenar complicaciones de gravedad, sobre todo neurológicas. Un dato relevante es que, tras un año de seguimiento, el donante mallorquín infectado no experimentó síntomas ni secuelas.
El primer caso autóctono se identificó en Mallorca, donde el afectado no había salido de las islas en meses previos a la donación. El protocolo de cribado estacional, implementado para el control del Virus del Nilo Occidental, permitió detectar la presencia de Usutu durante los meses de máxima actividad de mosquitos.

Tras el caso de Mallorca se confirmaron dos infecciones adicionales en donantes de sangre de Cataluña. Ninguno de los implicados tenía antecedentes de viaje fuera de su comunidad autónoma, lo que demuestra circulación local del virus en la península ibérica.
La doctora Jiménez destacó a EFE que “este caso es un ejemplo emblemático del concepto de salud global”, subrayando la convergencia entre salud animal, humana y medioambiental.
El hallazgo pone de manifiesto la capacidad de los programas de vigilancia sanitaria españoles para detectar agentes emergentes y potencialmente peligrosos para la salud pública. También recalca la importancia de la supervisión reforzada en bancos de sangre durante las temporadas de actividad de mosquitos.

El estudio retrospectivo demostró que las pruebas destinadas a identificar el Virus del Nilo Occidental permiten también el rastreo precoz del virus Usutu, gracias a la reactividad cruzada observada en los laboratorios del Instituto de Salud Carlos III.
Este episodio ilustra el impacto de los cambios medioambientales, la migración de aves y la presencia de vectores en la dispersión de infecciones víricas en el continente europeo. Instituciones como el Banco de Sangre y Tejidos de Baleares, el Banco de Sangre y Tejidos de Cataluña, el Centro Nacional de Microbiología y distintas entidades internacionales colaboran actualmente en la vigilancia.
Entre las principales acciones, los bancos de sangre españoles y europeos reforzaron los controles en los periodos de mayor actividad de mosquitos. La vigilancia epidemiológica constante y la actualización de protocolos de detección buscan proteger especialmente a las personas inmunodeprimidas y a los pacientes que requieren transfusiones sanguíneas.
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Reporter’s Notebook : A ‘Letter’ To Zelesnkyy Re The Peace Plan

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Having covered Ukraine … and Russia … for over three decades, especially the war between the two countries for the last several years, I’ve naturally been fascinated by the latest Trump administration effort to broker peace.
The reaction I’ve been getting from contacts in Ukraine to the 28-point plan to end the war is not all that positive.
«It’s not worth the paper it’s written on,» said one observer.
«Any deal would have to include Ukraine…and Europe,» noted another.
The overall consensus of analysts is that the document is slanted heavily towards Moscow. The man at the center of things, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has been diplomatic in various statements, basically saying he’s «reviewing the points» aiming at arriving at a «dignified peace.»
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with Fox News correspondent Greg Palkot in Kyiv, Ukraine, in April 2024, during coverage of the ongoing war with Russia. (Fox News)
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There are all sorts of talks happening now between the U.S. and Ukraine and among European leaders. We’re even hearing from Russian President Vladmimir Putin. It’s no wonder: The stakes in this war for Europe and the world are enormous. If I were to send a quick note to Zelenskyy, it would go something like this:
Dear Volodymyr,
So far so good. You haven’t freaked out, and you’re promising to engage. Rejection of this plan out of hand would have been a non-starter.
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You’re staying cool (though a bit grim and determined), and you’re talking to people.
My overall advice is … pick your fights, don’t sweat the small stuff, and keep the big picture in mind.
I know what your country is going through. Every time I’m in Kyiv, I go to the same military cemetery outside the city, and it keeps getting bigger and bigger and sadder.
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So, as to the points of the plan: There are a lot easy «gimmes» to Russia. Re-joining the G-8. Gradual dropping of sanctions. Granting of amnesty for everything Russian troops have done. I know this stuff is going to stick in your craw, but little of it affects your country’s future.

Memorial flags and photos commemorate fallen Ukrainian soldiers amid the ongoing war with Russia. (Fox News)
I mentioned that you shouldn’t «sweat the small stuff.» Some of the points might sound like a big deal. Like prohibiting «Nazi ideology» in Ukraine. And adopting «EU rules on religious tolerance and linguistic minorities.» That’s pretty much window-dressing for Moscow. Having the Russian language and Russian church regain official status is not horrendous.
In fact, the plan’s glass is at least one-third full for you guys. Confirming your sovereignty. Russia expected not to invade you again. You will receive reliable security guarantees. Rebuilding pledges and humanitarian promises. They are all good. Just nail down the specifics. Get all sides to commit for sure.
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Now to three of the points which cross, according to analysts, your red line.
Like handing over the rest of the eastern Donetsk region to Russia even though Moscow’s troops haven’t even taken it. The region is referred to as a demilitarized zone in the plan. A «DMZ» ala the divider between North and South Korea. Well, hold them to that. No troops from either side. Tough security on both sides. A neutral body running things. And see if you can get them to not call it Russian!
Then there’s the reduction by a third of your military. Troop strength limited to 600,000. That’s a huge cut, but it’s still not a bad-sized force. That is if…it was properly trained, well-armed, and finely-positioned. Guarantees are needed for all of this to happen.

Fox News senior foreign affairs correspondent Greg Palkot reports live from Kyiv, Ukraine, as the U.S. House approves a long-stalled aid package for Ukraine. (Fox News)
ZELENSKYY WARNS UKRAINE FACES ‘DIFFICULT CHOICE’ AS US PEACE PLAN HITS MAJOR HURDLE
And then there’s the other red line : No NATO troops in Ukraine. That would seem to scupper the plan to have foreign peace-keepers on the ground, which has been in the works, to monitor the peace. A possible compromise? They’re stationed around Ukraine’s borders, surveillance keeps a close eye on things and rapid-response forces are at the ready.
There are also a few gimmes for the U.S. in all this, like sharing in the profits of reconstruction. But that’s the price of doing business with President Trump.
As for that Thanksgiving deadline to sign the deal? The president has already signaled he’s willing to let that slide if there’s talking.
And that other deadline? One-hundred days until a new election? I know it’s a tough time for you politically with those corruption charges getting near. It might be something you have to live with.
Anyway, for what it’s worth, that’s my take.
Negotiations will probably sink on any hard discussion of any of these main points. But you know what the old adage is : «jaw-jaw» is better than «war-war.»
For the proud people of Ukraine, who have suffered so much during this time, it’s worth your best shot.
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Greg
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FAA warns airlines about flying over Venezuela: ‘Potentially hazardous situation’

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The Federal Aviation Administration warned airlines about flying over Venezuela as it issued a notice urging them to «exercise caution» due to the «potentially hazardous situation» in the region.
The advisory comes as the U.S. has significantly increased its military presence across the Caribbean under U.S. Southern Command, deploying bombers, warships and Marines as part of an expanded campaign targeting drug-trafficking and so-called «narco-terrorist» networks operating near Venezuela.
«Operators are advised to exercise caution when operating in the Maiquetia flight information region at all altitudes due to the worsening security situation and heightened military activity in or around Venezuela,» the FAA advisory said.
«Threats could pose a potential risk to aircraft at all altitudes, including during overflight, the arrival and departure phases of flight, and/or airports and aircraft on the ground,» it added, requesting airlines to provide at least 72-hour advance notice to the FAA if they plan to fly through the area.
US NAVY DESTROYER ARRIVES IN TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO AS TRUMP TURNS SCREWS ON VENEZUELA
Members of Venezuela’s Bolivarian National Guard stand in formation as they carry out an increased security patrol along Lake Maracaibo amid rising tensions between Venezuela and the U.S., in Maracaibo, Venezuela, on Oct. 26, 2025. (Isaac Urrutia/Reuters)
Direct flights from U.S. passenger and cargo carriers to Venezuela have been suspended since 2019, but some airlines still fly over the country on their South American routes, according to Reuters.
It added that American Airlines said Friday it stopped flying over Venezuela in October, while Delta Air Lines said it stopped «a while ago.»
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A coast guard boat of the Venezuelan Navy operates off the Caribbean coast on Sept. 11, 2025. (Juan Carlos Hernandez/Reuters)
«Since September 2025, there has been an increase in Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) interference in the Maiquetia Flight Information Region (SVZM FIR), as well as activity associated with increasing Venezuela military readiness,» the FAA also said.
«Some civil aircraft recently reported GNSS interference while transiting the SVZM FIR, which, in some cases, caused lingering effects throughout the flight. GNSS jammers and spoofers can affect aircraft out to 250 nautical miles and can impact a wide variety of critical communication, navigation, surveillance, and safety equipment on aircraft,» the FAA continued.

The USS Gravely, a U.S. Navy warship, departs Port of Spain on Oct. 30, 2025. The warship arrived in Trinidad and Tobago on Oct. 26, 2025, for joint exercises near the coast of Venezuela, as Washington ratcheted up pressure on drug traffickers and Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. (Martin Bernetti/AFP via Getty Images)
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«Additionally, since early September, Venezuela has conducted multiple military exercises and directed the mass mobilization of thousands of military and reserve forces. While Venezuela has at no point expressed an intent to target civil aviation, the Venezuelan military possesses advanced fighter aircraft and multiple weapons systems capable of reaching or exceeding civil aircraft operating altitudes, as well as potential low-altitude risk from man-portable air defense systems and anti-aircraft artillery,» it also warned.
Fox News Digital’s Morgan Phillips contributed to this report.
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