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
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 |