Country profile: Greece. Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE)
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 |