A combined cross-sectional analysis and case-control study evaluating tick-borne encephalitis vaccination coverage, disease and vaccine effectiveness in children and adolescents, Switzerland, 2005 to 2022
ConclusionsEven children younger than 5 years can experience severe TBE. Incomplete and complete vaccination protect against neurological manifestations of the disease. Complete vaccination offers durable protection up to 10 years against TBE.PMID:38699900 | DOI:10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2024.29.18.2300558 (Source: Euro Surveill)
Source: Euro Surveill - May 3, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Kyra D Zens Ekkehardt Altpeter Monica N Wymann Annora Mack Nora B Baer Sarah R Haile Robert Steffen Jan S Fehr Phung Lang Source Type: research
The first confirmed human case of rabies, Timor-Leste, 2024
Euro Surveill. 2024 May;29(18). doi: 10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2024.29.18.2400241.ABSTRACTIn March 2024, the first ever human case of rabies, following a dog bite, was detected in Timor-Leste. This paper briefly discusses the circumstances of transmission, clinical presentation, palliative care of the case and public health measures taken. Timor-Leste was previously considered rabies-free. Any person who is bitten or scratched by an animal that could potentially transmit rabies virus (especially dogs, bats, monkeys or cats) in Timor-Leste should be assessed for consideration of provision of rabies post-exposure prophylaxis.PMID...
Source: Euro Surveill - May 3, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Marcelo Amaral Mali Filipe de Neri Machado Filomeno Pinto Moniz Frederico Bosco Alves Dos Santos Perpetua Ana Mery Estela Laot Ari Jayanti Pereira Tilman Tanizio Ebryes Florindo Cristovao de Alexandria Barros Adriano Barbosa Jose A Oliveira Lima Joao Paul Source Type: research
Raw meat-based diet for pets: a neglected source of human exposure to < em > Salmonella < /em > and pathogenic < em > Escherichia coli < /em > clones carrying < em > mcr < /em > , Portugal, September 2019 to January 2020
ConclusionSome RMBDs from European brands available in Portugal can be a vehicle for clinically relevant MDR Salmonella and pathogenic E. coli clones carrying genes encoding resistance to the last-line antibiotic colistin. Proactive actions within the One Health context, spanning regulatory, pet-food industry and consumer levels, are needed to mitigate these public health risks.PMID:38699902 | DOI:10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2024.29.18.2300561 (Source: Euro Surveill)
Source: Euro Surveill - May 3, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Marisa Ribeiro-Almeida Joana Mour ão Mafalda Magalh ães Ana R Freitas Carla Novais Lu ísa Peixe Patr ícia Antunes Source Type: research
A combined cross-sectional analysis and case-control study evaluating tick-borne encephalitis vaccination coverage, disease and vaccine effectiveness in children and adolescents, Switzerland, 2005 to 2022
ConclusionsEven children younger than 5 years can experience severe TBE. Incomplete and complete vaccination protect against neurological manifestations of the disease. Complete vaccination offers durable protection up to 10 years against TBE.PMID:38699900 | DOI:10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2024.29.18.2300558 (Source: Euro Surveill)
Source: Euro Surveill - May 3, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Kyra D Zens Ekkehardt Altpeter Monica N Wymann Annora Mack Nora B Baer Sarah R Haile Robert Steffen Jan S Fehr Phung Lang Source Type: research
The first confirmed human case of rabies, Timor-Leste, 2024
Euro Surveill. 2024 May;29(18). doi: 10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2024.29.18.2400241.ABSTRACTIn March 2024, the first ever human case of rabies, following a dog bite, was detected in Timor-Leste. This paper briefly discusses the circumstances of transmission, clinical presentation, palliative care of the case and public health measures taken. Timor-Leste was previously considered rabies-free. Any person who is bitten or scratched by an animal that could potentially transmit rabies virus (especially dogs, bats, monkeys or cats) in Timor-Leste should be assessed for consideration of provision of rabies post-exposure prophylaxis.PMID...
Source: Euro Surveill - May 3, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Marcelo Amaral Mali Filipe de Neri Machado Filomeno Pinto Moniz Frederico Bosco Alves Dos Santos Perpetua Ana Mery Estela Laot Ari Jayanti Pereira Tilman Tanizio Ebryes Florindo Cristovao de Alexandria Barros Adriano Barbosa Jose A Oliveira Lima Joao Paul Source Type: research
Raw meat-based diet for pets: a neglected source of human exposure to < em > Salmonella < /em > and pathogenic < em > Escherichia coli < /em > clones carrying < em > mcr < /em > , Portugal, September 2019 to January 2020
ConclusionSome RMBDs from European brands available in Portugal can be a vehicle for clinically relevant MDR Salmonella and pathogenic E. coli clones carrying genes encoding resistance to the last-line antibiotic colistin. Proactive actions within the One Health context, spanning regulatory, pet-food industry and consumer levels, are needed to mitigate these public health risks.PMID:38699902 | DOI:10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2024.29.18.2300561 (Source: Euro Surveill)
Source: Euro Surveill - May 3, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Marisa Ribeiro-Almeida Joana Mour ão Mafalda Magalh ães Ana R Freitas Carla Novais Lu ísa Peixe Patr ícia Antunes Source Type: research
Outbreak of invasive Group A streptococcus disease in a nursing home in Ireland in February 2023 caused by < em > emm < /em > type 18
We describe the management of an iGAS outbreak involving three nursing home residents in Ireland in early 2023. A regional Department of Public Health was notified of an iGAS case in a nursing home resident in January 2023. When two further cases among residents were notified 7 days later, an outbreak was declared. Surveillance for GAS/iGAS infection in residents and staff was undertaken. The site was visited to provide infection prevention and control (IPC) support. Isolates were emm typed. A total of 38 residents and 29 staff in contact with resident cases were provided with antibiotic chemoprophylaxis. Seven additional ...
Source: Euro Surveill - April 26, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Ciara Carroll Mary Meehan Roisin Connolly Jayne Prendergast Colette Magnone Aine Meehan Chantal Migone Keith Ian Quintyne Caroline Carpenter Helen Byrne Robert Cunney Paul Mullane Source Type: research
Severe A(H1N1)pdm09 influenza acute encephalopathy outbreak in children in Tuscany, Italy, December 2023 to January 2024
This report raises awareness for clinicians to identify and treat early acute encephalopathy caused by H1N1 influenza and serves as a reminder of severe presentations of influenza in young children and the importance of vaccination.PMID:38666399 | DOI:10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2024.29.17.2400199 (Source: Euro Surveill)
Source: Euro Surveill - April 26, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Luca Bartolini Silvia Ricci Chiara Azzari Maria Moriondo Francesco Nieddu Manuela L'Erario Zaccaria Ricci Gabriele Simonini Marzia Mortilla Giuseppe Indolfi Carlotta Montagnani Elena Chiappini Luisa Galli Renzo Guerrini Source Type: research
Scenarios of future mpox outbreaks among men who have sex with men: a modelling study based on cross-sectional seroprevalence data from the Netherlands, 2022
ConclusionOur findings indicate a reduced likelihood of large future mpox outbreaks among MSM in the Netherlands under current conditions, but emphasise the importance of maintaining population immunity, diagnostic capacities and disease awareness.PMID:38666400 | DOI:10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2024.29.17.2300532 (Source: Euro Surveill)
Source: Euro Surveill - April 26, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Marc C Shamier Luca M Zaeck Hannelore M G ötz Bruno Vieyra Babs E Verstrepen Koen Wijnans Matthijs Ra Welkers Elske Hoornenborg Brigitte Agl van Cleef Martin E van Royen Kai J Jonas Marion Pg Koopmans Rory D de Vries David Amc van de Vijver Corine H Geur Source Type: research
Authors' correction for Euro Surveill. 2024;29(16)
Euro Surveill. 2024 Apr;29(17). doi: 10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2024.29.17.240425c.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38666401 | DOI:10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2024.29.17.240425c (Source: Euro Surveill)
Source: Euro Surveill - April 26, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Eurosurveillance editorial team Source Type: research
Contact tracing management of a measles case in a paediatric hospital: experience of the local public health unit, Portugal, January 2024
Euro Surveill. 2024 Apr;29(17). doi: 10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2024.29.17.240022.ABSTRACTIn January 2024, a child was diagnosed with measles in a paediatric hospital in Lisbon. Of 123 contacts, 39 (32%) were not fully immunised, presenting a risk for a potential outbreak. The public health unit initiated control measures and identified challenges during the response, such as the lack of interoperability between information systems and accessing vaccination records. The lessons learned prompted changes to national contact tracing procedures for measles, further strengthening Portugal's preparedness.PMID:38666402 | DOI:10.2807/15...
Source: Euro Surveill - April 26, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Daniel Saldanha Resendes Ant ónio Tomás Mariana Pin ção Cardoso Sebastian von Schreeb Rita Miranda Ferr ão Paula Vasconcelos Maria Helena Almeida Bruno Novo Castro Vasco Ricoca Peixoto Renato Louren ço Silva Margarida de Morais Source Type: research
Availability of drugs for the treatment of multidrug-resistant/rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis in the World Health Organization European Region, October 2023
Euro Surveill. 2024 Apr;29(17). doi: 10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2024.29.17.2400211.ABSTRACTThe BPaLM regimen (bedaquiline, pretomanid, linezolid and moxifloxacin) recently recommended by the World Health Organization offers short, safe, and effective treatment for multidrug-resistant/rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis (TB). In a survey with national TB focal points in 18 central and western European countries to explore barriers for the implementation of BPaLM, only three reported full availability of pretomanid, a necessary component of this regimen. Implementation barriers included financing and procurement. Solutions on nation...
Source: Euro Surveill - April 26, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Ralf Otto-Knapp Suzanne Edwards Giorgi Kuchukhidze Stefan Kr öger Brit H äcker Stela Bivol Askar Yedilbayev Source Type: research
Outbreak of invasive Group A streptococcus disease in a nursing home in Ireland in February 2023 caused by < em > emm < /em > type 18
We describe the management of an iGAS outbreak involving three nursing home residents in Ireland in early 2023. A regional Department of Public Health was notified of an iGAS case in a nursing home resident in January 2023. When two further cases among residents were notified 7 days later, an outbreak was declared. Surveillance for GAS/iGAS infection in residents and staff was undertaken. The site was visited to provide infection prevention and control (IPC) support. Isolates were emm typed. A total of 38 residents and 29 staff in contact with resident cases were provided with antibiotic chemoprophylaxis. Seven additional ...
Source: Euro Surveill - April 26, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Ciara Carroll Mary Meehan Roisin Connolly Jayne Prendergast Colette Magnone Aine Meehan Chantal Migone Keith Ian Quintyne Caroline Carpenter Helen Byrne Robert Cunney Paul Mullane Source Type: research
Severe A(H1N1)pdm09 influenza acute encephalopathy outbreak in children in Tuscany, Italy, December 2023 to January 2024
This report raises awareness for clinicians to identify and treat early acute encephalopathy caused by H1N1 influenza and serves as a reminder of severe presentations of influenza in young children and the importance of vaccination.PMID:38666399 | DOI:10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2024.29.17.2400199 (Source: Euro Surveill)
Source: Euro Surveill - April 26, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Luca Bartolini Silvia Ricci Chiara Azzari Maria Moriondo Francesco Nieddu Manuela L'Erario Zaccaria Ricci Gabriele Simonini Marzia Mortilla Giuseppe Indolfi Carlotta Montagnani Elena Chiappini Luisa Galli Renzo Guerrini Source Type: research
Scenarios of future mpox outbreaks among men who have sex with men: a modelling study based on cross-sectional seroprevalence data from the Netherlands, 2022
ConclusionOur findings indicate a reduced likelihood of large future mpox outbreaks among MSM in the Netherlands under current conditions, but emphasise the importance of maintaining population immunity, diagnostic capacities and disease awareness.PMID:38666400 | DOI:10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2024.29.17.2300532 (Source: Euro Surveill)
Source: Euro Surveill - April 26, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Marc C Shamier Luca M Zaeck Hannelore M G ötz Bruno Vieyra Babs E Verstrepen Koen Wijnans Matthijs Ra Welkers Elske Hoornenborg Brigitte Agl van Cleef Martin E van Royen Kai J Jonas Marion Pg Koopmans Rory D de Vries David Amc van de Vijver Corine H Geur Source Type: research
