Since the beginning of 2024, over 7.5 million dengue cases and over 3 000 dengue-related deaths have been reported from 73 countries/territories. Most cases globally have been reported from the WHO PAHO region, with Brazil reporting most cases.
This issue of the ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) covers the period 25-31 May 2024 and includes updates on avian influenza, respiratory viruses, invasive meningococcal disease, mass gatherings for Hajj in Saudi Arabia, cholera, chikungunya, dengue, and poliomyelitis.
In 2022, 27 European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA) countries reported 731 echinococcosis cases. Of these, 299 (41%) cases were reported as Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato, 185 (25%) as E. multilocularis and 247 (34%) as an unknown species.
For 2022, 28 European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA) countries reported data on Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) and two countries reported a total of four cases.
Additional cases of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF), a potentially life threatening tick-borne viral disease, have been reported in the EU/EEA, according to new data published by ECDC. Experts have warned of an increased risk of transmission on the continent.
Infographic showing the key indicators of the point prevalence survey of healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial use in European acute care hospitals – 2022-2023.
Infographic showing the key indicators of the point prevalence survey of healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial use in European acute care hospitals – 2022-2023.
Infographic showing the key indicators of the point prevalence survey of healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial use in European acute care hospitals – 2022-2023.
Infographic showing the key indicators of the point prevalence survey of healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial use in European acute care hospitals – 2022-2023.
Infographic showing the key indicators of the point prevalence survey of healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial use in European acute care hospitals – 2022-2023.