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There's still spots available to attend the @eurosurveillance.org pre-conference workshop on 17 November in Stockholm on how to increase your chances of being published in an academic journal. Register here: www.escaide.eu/en/news-even... #EpiSky #IDSky

Our new issue features a rapid communication about a rapidly expanding clade Ib #mpox outbreak in Northern Ireland which is characterised by severe anorectal disease and presentation to non-sexual health settings, including secondary care 👉 bit.ly/EUS3130 #IDSky #EpiSky #MedSky 🛟🧪

There is progress: ➡️ acute hepatitis B infections declined ➡️ mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B >2% ➡️ strong screening systems help prevent transmission through blood, tissues & cells. Annual epidemiological report on Hepatitis C: www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/publicati... #WorldHepatitisDay

Hepatitis C - Annual Epidemiological Report for 2024

In 2024, 28 540 cases of hepatitis C were reported in 29 EU/EEA countries, corresponding to a crude rate of 7.1 cases per 100 000 population.

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🏳️‍🌈 Heading to Amsterdam for #WorldPride2026? Over the coming days, we’ll be sharing practical health tips for WorldPride, developed together with WHO/Europe and @rivm-nl.bsky.social. You can find the full guidance here ➡ bit.ly/ECDCWorldPri... 🌈 Stay informed, stay safe and enjoy Pride!

No one should die from a disease that is preventable, diagnosable and treatable. Yet around 5M people in Europe live with chronic hepatitis B or C, and almost 60,000 people die each year from liver disease linked to these infections. More information about the situation: bit.ly/WorldHepDay2026

World Hepatitis Day 2026: Despite progress towards eliminating hepatitis in Europe, gaps in prevention measures keep 2030 targets out of reach

While Europe has made steady progress in preventing hepatitis B and C the region is set to miss the 2030 target to eliminate viral hepatitis as a public health threat.

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Looking at data from a large #dengue #outbreak in #Italy 2024, researchers examined the main transmission hotspots and the influence of factors such as temperature and #mosquito 🦟 control measures to identify dengue transmission patterns in #Europe #IDSky #EpiSky #MedSky 🛟🧫🧪

From mosquito flight range to impact of temperatures: understanding dengue transmission in Europe

Italy observed the largest outbreak of locally acquired dengue ever recorded in mainland Europe during 2024 with almost 300 cases. Researchers have now analysed the outbreak to better understand how d...

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​On #WorldHepatitisDay, marked on 28 July each year, we have teh opportunity to increase the awareness and understanding of viral hepatitis The most common #hepatitis viruses in #Europe are types A, B, C and E. Our collection brings together reseacrh on hepatitis A & E #hepA #HAV #IDSky #EpiSky 🛟

​On #WorldHepatitisDay, marked on 28 July each year, we have teh opportunity to increase the awareness and understanding of viral hepatitis The most common #hepatitis viruses in #Europe are types A, B, C and E. Our collection brings together reseacrh on hepatitis A & E #hepA #HAV #IDSky #EpiSky 🛟

Human #Dermatophilus infections should no longer be regarded solely as sporadic #zoonoses, Keller et al. conclude in their description of 6 human Dermatophilus congolensis_A infections diagnosed at the University Hospital Basel, #Switzerland, from October 2025-June 2026 #MedSky #IDSky #EpiSky 🧪🛟🧫

Human infections with Dermatophilus sp.: travel-associated first case and a local cluster in the context of emerging European outbreaks, Basel, Switzerland, 2025 to 2026

We report six human Dermatophilus infections diagnosed in Basel between May 2025 and March 2026. The travel-associated first case developed a pustular rash and conjunctivitis after a stay in Thailand....

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2. Switzerland joins France, Spain, Germany, Sweden, Norway & Austria among European countries detecting cases of Dermatophilus congolensis. Human cases of the mild rash-triggering bacteria have been rare & were previously linked to contact with infected animals. www.statnews.com/2026/05/11/r...

Animal skin disease confirmed in clusters of European men who have sex with men

European researchers have diagnosed a number of men who have sex with other men with a skin disease that normally infects livestock.

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#Medsky🧪 #IDsky #casereports H #Dermatophilus infections should no longer be regarded solely as sporadic zoonoses.The Basel case series, comprising 2 travel associated cases followed by 4 locally acquired infections, illustrates new importation routes & the potential for sustained local transmission

Eurosurveillance journal@eurosurveillance.org · 2w ago

In our new issue, authors from Switzerland report on 6 human #Dermatophilus infections from 2025-2026 in a retrospective review of patient records The review followed the @ecdc.europa.eu assessment on emerging human D. congolensis infections in Europe 📄 bit.ly/EUS3129 #IDSky #EpiSky #MedSky 🧪🛟🧫

1. Another European country is reporting cases of Dermatophilus congolensis, an animal skin disease, in men who have sex with men. Swiss researchers report in @eurosurveillance.org that they've detected 6 cases; two were likely imported, 4 locally acquired. www.eurosurveillance.org/content/10.2...

Human infections with Dermatophilus sp.: travel-associated first case and a local cluster in the context of emerging European outbreaks, Basel, Switzerland, 2025 to 2026

We report six human Dermatophilus infections diagnosed in Basel between May 2025 and March 2026. The travel-associated first case developed a pustular rash and conjunctivitis after a stay in Thailand....

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In our new issue, authors from Switzerland report on 6 human #Dermatophilus infections from 2025-2026 in a retrospective review of patient records The review followed the @ecdc.europa.eu assessment on emerging human D. congolensis infections in Europe 📄 bit.ly/EUS3129 #IDSky #EpiSky #MedSky 🧪🛟🧫

Update of the Ebola virus disease outbreak in DRC & Uganda - 22 July --- DRC: On 21 July, DRC reported a total of 2 473 confirmed cases & 999 deaths. 50 new cases & 32 deaths were reported since the last update. --- EU/EEA: 1 confirmed case reported in France on 24 June. #PublicHealth #Ebola #IDsky

Whether you're joining WorldPride in Amsterdam or celebrating at local Pride events, we wish you a healthy, joyful and memorable Pride. 🌈 ➡️ bit.ly/ECDCWorldPri... #IDsky #EpiSky #PublicHealth #PRIDE #WorldPride #LoveIsLove #Equality

From 𝘃𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 & 𝘀𝗲𝘅𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 to 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆, 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁 & 𝘀𝘂𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, the advice offers simple steps to help protect both yourself and those around you.

Ahead of #WorldPride2026, @ecdc.europa.eu, #WHO Regional Office for Europe and @rivm-nl.bsky.social have joined forces to share practical public health advice to help everyone enjoy the celebrations safely. Check the full advice here: bit.ly/ECDCWorldPri...

💊Casi todos los países abusan de antibióticos con gran potencial para generar resistencias 🗨️ Rafael Cantón: "Los datos de cada área geográfica y país pueden emplearse en establecer políticas de mejora del uso de antimicrobianos en cada una de ellas" sciencemediacentre.es/un-estudio-g...

W Polsce tematyka STI leży, problemy narsatają, ale nie tylko konserwatyzm tu przeszkadza. Obawia się ludzi i ich reakcji i "ingerencji w prywatne życie" Są sygnały z sanepidu, że bardzo rzadko się robi dochodzenia epidemiologiczne przy STI. Jest to też szkodliwe nie tylko medycznie

Eurosurveillance journal@eurosurveillance.org · 2w ago

There are no population-wide screening programmes for sexually transmitted infections #STI in Poland beyond antenatal testing for #syphilis Kadylak et al. describe STI trends in Poland from 2013-2024, including demographic and geographic patterns relevant for STI control #IDSky #STISky #EpiSky 🛟🧪🧫

There are no population-wide screening programmes for sexually transmitted infections #STI in Poland beyond antenatal testing for #syphilis Kadylak et al. describe STI trends in Poland from 2013-2024, including demographic and geographic patterns relevant for STI control #IDSky #STISky #EpiSky 🛟🧪🧫

Trends in syphilis, gonorrhoea and chlamydia: a descriptive analysis of national surveillance data, Poland, 2013 to 2024

BACKGROUND While bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have increased across Europe over the past decade, Poland continuously reported the lowest notification rates in the European Union/Eu...

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In #Europe, most #malaria cases are related to travel to countries where the disease is common German health authorities are investigating 4 cases of airport-associated falciparum malaria in Frankfurt (Main) among people working at the airport & alertiung clinicians #IDSky #EpiSky #MedSky 🧪🦟

Robert Koch-Institut@rki.de · 3w ago

4 Beschäftigte am Flughafen Frankfurt/Main sind zwischen dem 4. und 6. Juli 2026 an Malaria erkrankt. Es wird davon ausgegangen, dass die Infektion durch eine mit dem Flugzeug importierte infizierte Anophelesmücke übertragen wurde. Mehr dazu und Hinweise für Ärztinnen/Ärzte: 🔗 www.rki.de/epidbull

Designed as a flexible and modular framework, the guidance supports 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 while allowing countries to adapt surveillance systems to their national context. Additional modules will be added as surveillance needs evolve. bit.ly/4wozJhG #IDsky #EpiSky

New guidance launched to help Europe detect respiratory virus threats earlier

Today ECDC published new guidance on respiratory virus surveillance for the EU/EEA.

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𝗘𝗖𝗗𝗖'𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Continued surveillance, laboratory testing to identify drug-resistant strains, timely diagnosis and effective clinical management are essential to help maintain the effectiveness of current treatments. Read our risk assessment to learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3Rt4IKi #TestTreatPrevent

Drug-resistant gonorrhoea on the rise in Europe, ECDC warns

An increasing number of European countries have detected gonococcal strains resistant to the antibiotic ceftriaxone, the first-line drug to treat gonorrhoea infection.

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Gonorrhoea is preventable. 𝗨𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗺𝘀 or other barrier methods correctly & consistently, 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 regularly, particularly after sex with new, casual or multiple sexual partners & 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 can reduce transmission. Find testing here: www.testfinder.info

Drug-resistant gonorrhoea is increasing in Europe, with more countries detecting strains resistant to 𝗰𝗲𝗳𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝘅𝗼𝗻𝗲, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁-𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰 used to treat the infection. Read our news item here ➡️ bit.ly/3Rt4IKi and the full risk assessment report ➡️ bit.ly/4hlQhSP #Gonorrhoea #PublicHealth

Drug-resistant gonorrhoea on the rise in Europe, ECDC warns

An increasing number of European countries have detected gonococcal strains resistant to the antibiotic ceftriaxone, the first-line drug to treat gonorrhoea infection.

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Hospital-onset bacteraemia & fungaemia (HOB) is a target for automated surveillance of healthcare-associated infections Is there a possibility of reusing data from a national surveillance system for #AMR to create a national HOB surveillance system with no or limited extra resources from hospitals?

National automated surveillance of hospital onset bacteraemia and fungaemia using data from the national antimicrobial resistance surveillance system: a retrospective exploratory evaluation, the Nethe...

BACKGROUND Hospital-onset bacteraemia and fungaemia (HOB) is a new target for automated surveillance of healthcare-associated infections. AIM We aimed to evaluate (i) whether data from a national labo...

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Hospital-onset bacteraemia & fungaemia (HOB) is a target for automated surveillance of healthcare-associated infections Is there a possibility of reusing data from a national surveillance system for #AMR to create a national HOB surveillance system with no or limited extra resources from hospitals?

National automated surveillance of hospital onset bacteraemia and fungaemia using data from the national antimicrobial resistance surveillance system: a retrospective exploratory evaluation, the Nethe...

BACKGROUND Hospital-onset bacteraemia and fungaemia (HOB) is a new target for automated surveillance of healthcare-associated infections. AIM We aimed to evaluate (i) whether data from a national labo...

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Eurosurveillance: Screening and monitoring of travellers returning from countries affected by Bundibugyo virus: an overview of European approaches, July 2026 by Jake Dunning et al @eurosurveillance.org bit.ly/4hhNWs8

Update of the Ebola virus disease outbreak in DRC & Uganda - 16 July: --- DRC: On 15 July, DRC reported a total of 2073 confirmed cases & 796 deaths. 62 new cases & 42 deaths were reported since the last update. --- EU/EEA: 1 confirmed case reported in France on 24 June. #PublicHealth #Ebola #IDsky

Our new issue is out 📰 bit.ly/EUS3128 Dunning et al. outline measures in #Europe & the United States in response to the current #outbreak of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus & compare those implemented during the 2013–2016 #Ebola outbreak #IDSky #EpiSky #MedSky 🛟🧪 #AMRSky