This technical report describes the result of a project to provide an overview of the epidemiological situation of WNV and USUV, the diagnostic, surveillance, prevention and control practices applied in EU/EEA countries, and to assess their public health and animal health impact in the EU/EEA.
On 5 and 6 September, ECDC hosted the first joint SoHO-Net Tissues and Cells (TC) and Medically Assisted Reproduction (MAR) group meeting in Stockholm, Sweden.
Tuberculosis (TB) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in Europe. High-quality laboratory diagnosis of TB is the basis for both individual patient treatment and surveillance.
The Management Board approves and monitors the implementation of ECDC’s work programme and budget, it adopts its annual report and accounts - all in all, it acts as the governing body of the Centre.
This issue of the ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) covers the period 3-9 September 2023 and includes updates on measles, MERS, COVID-19, mpox, iatrogenic botulism, echovirus, West Nile virus, dengue, Legionnaire's disease, swine flu, and mass gathering monitoring for the Rugby World Cup 2023.
Since last week’s update, and as of 6 September 2023, EU/EEA countries reported 102 human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) infection and 8 deaths related to WNV infections.
Since last week’s update, and as of 6 September 2023, EU/EEA countries reported 102 human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) infection and 8 deaths related to WNV infections.