
Tamás Bakonyi
Dr. Tamás Bakonyi is an esteemed veterinarian and virologist recognized for his groundbreaking work in identifying the West Nile virus in Hungary in 2002. His research has positioned Hungary as a key center for West Nile fever studies in Europe. Bakonyi's efforts have significantly contributed to the understanding of how the virus spreads, particularly focusing on its transmission via migratory birds and mosquitoes, and the implications for public health.
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Tamás Bakonyi was the first to identify the pathogen of the West Nile virus in Hungary in 2002.
Index - Belföld - Rusvai Miklós: Heteken belül a koronavírus indítja az idei őszi járványhullámotIndex.hu·
Hungary· 2026-09-15

