Since the beginning of the 2019 transmission season and as of 5 September 2019, EU Member States and EU neighbouring countries reported 241 human infections. EU Member States reported 226 cases in Greece (156), Romania (25), Cyprus (14), Italy (14), Hungary (11), Bulgaria (4), Austria (1) and France (1). EU neighbouring countries reported 15 human cases in Serbia (7), Turkey (7) and North Macedonia (1).
Between 30 August and 5 September 2019, three outbreaks among equids were reported to the Animal Disease Notification System by Germany (1), Greece (1) and Italy (1).
Between 30 August and 5 September 2019, EU Member States reported 56 human cases in Greece (30), Italy (11), Romania (6), Hungary (4), Cyprus (3) and Bulgaria (2). EU neighbouring countries reported one case in the North Macedonia. In one area in North Macedonia, Jugozapaden, a human case was reported for this first time. All other human cases were reported from areas that have been affected during previous transmission seasons.
From 22–29 August 2019, EU Member States reported 52 human cases in Greece (38), Romania (7), Hungary (4), Cyprus (2) and Bulgaria (1). An additional four cases were reported in the EU neighbouring Serbia. All human cases were reported from areas that have been affected during previous transmission seasons. This week seven deaths were reported in Greece.
This issue covers the period from 25-31 August 2019 and includes updates on cholera, influenza A(H5N6), Ebola virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, monitoring environmental sustainability of Vibrio growth in the Baltic Sea, West Nile virus infection and listeriosis in Spain.
This report presents a comprehensive analysis of the results of a 2017 survey among men who have sex with men (MSM). Based on the responses of some 128 000 participants in Europe, it provides insights on their knowledge of HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections (STI), sexual behaviour, prevention needs and testing habits.