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Worsening spread of mosquito-borne disease outbreaks
The latest EU/EEA figures show a continuing upward trend in the number of cases of dengue imported from dengue-endemic regions, as well as an increasing number of local outbreaks of West Nile virus infections and dengue within the EU/EEA.
New report highlights the threat of increasing antimicrobial resistance in Neisseria gonorrhoeae. This increase in resistant strains can compromise the effectiveness of existing treatment options.
ECDC, WHO and the German Federal Centre for Health Education (BZgA)have jointly developed public health advice for UEFA EURO 2024 to promote the health, safety and well-being of spectators attending matches.
Zika virus (ZIKV) disease is a mosquito-borne disease caused by Orthoflavivirus zikaense. The disease is most frequently an acute febrile illness with myalgia, skin rash, arthralgia, and neurological signs. Sub-clinical and asymptomatic cases are common.
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