Epidemiological update: Schmallenberg virus isolated from ruminants in the European UnionArchived

Epidemiological update

The Schmallenberg virus has been recently reported in Italy and Luxembourg.

The Schmallenberg virus has been recently reported in Italy and Luxembourg. Up to date the virus, which was first detected in Germany in early November 2011, has been isolated in cattle, sheep and goats in seven EU countries.

Please read for further information:

ECDC's risk assessment 'New Orthobunyavirus isolated from infected cattle and small livestock ─ potential implications for human health', 22 December 2011