Country profile: Greece. Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE)
Country profile
During the period 2000–2010, there were no TBE cases reported. Information on the epidemiology of TBE in Greece is limited.
Overview of TBE surveillance in Greece
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Indicator |
Description |
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Type of surveillance |
Comprehensive |
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Type of reporting |
Mandatory |
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Type of data recorded |
Case-based |
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Cases routinely reported |
Cases with CNS infection |
|
Case definition |
Yes |
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Provision of surveillance data |
N/A |
|
Estimated sensitivity of surveillance |
National, fair sensitivity |
|
Reference laboratory |
No |