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

Indicator

Description

Type of surveillance

Comprehensive

Type of reporting

Mandatory

Type of data recorded

Case-based

Cases routinely reported

Cases with CNS infection

Case definition

Yes

Provision of surveillance data

N/A

Estimated sensitivity of surveillance

National, fair sensitivity

Reference laboratory

No

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