The West Nile Virus is spreading across Europe, prompting an alert from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) about the expansion of invasive mosquitoes. The situation in Serbia and other European countries is being closely monitored due to the increasing risk.
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has updated its maps, highlighting the Culex tritaeniorhynchus mosquito, a primary carrier of the Japanese encephalitis virus, as a threat in Europe. Experts express concern over the potential spread of this "invader mosquito."
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) warns of a rise in Chikungunya cases among travelers returning from Seychelles, though transmission within Europe is deemed unlikely.
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) warns that Europe faces a growing threat from mosquito-borne diseases due to the spread of invasive mosquito species, with varying control capabilities across countries.
Data from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) indicates a significant increase in cases of gonorrhea and syphilis in 2024, marking the highest numbers recorded in the past decade. This trend is highlighted as a "red flag" for public health.
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has issued a warning about an increasing number of antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea cases being reported within European countries, rather than being linked to international travel.
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) suggests considering additional precautions, including medical evacuation, for passengers and crew on a cruise ship where hantavirus infections have been detected.