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Rapid risk and outbreak assessments
 

Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in migrants, multi-country cluster
Date of publication: 27 March 2017

A multi-country cluster of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis involving 25 migrants has been delineated by whole genome sequencing (WGS). Based on the WGS results, the strains belong to a single molecular cluster.

 Available from the ECDC website

 

Cluster of new Salmonella serotype cases in four EU Member States
Date of publication: 20 March 2017

Since March 2016, four EU Member States have reported a total of 40 cases of a new Salmonella serotype. Pulsed-Field Gel Electrophoresis (PFGE) and Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) have confirmed the genetic closeness of the Salmonella isolates, suggesting a common source of infection. This risk assessment discusses the suspected vehicle of infection and assesses the threat to public health in the European Union/European Economic Area.

 Available from the ECDC website

 

Yellow fever among travellers returning from South America
Date of publication: 15 March 2017

In the light of a travel-associated case of yellow fever being reported by the Netherlands in March 2017 after travel to Suriname, and against the background of the current yellow fever outbreak in Brazil, this risk assessment reviews the risk of EU travellers returning from South America having contracted yellow fever.

 Available from the ECDC website

 

Genetic evolution of influenza A(H7N9) virus in China – implications for public health. Sixth upate, 9 March 2017
Date of publication: 10 March 2017

Since the notification of a novel reassortant influenza A(H7N9) virus on 31 March 2013, 1 258 laboratory confirmed cases of human infection with the virus have been reported. In February 2017, a new A(H7N9) virus with mutations in the haemagglutinin gene was detected in China. This risk assessment examines the implications for Europe in terms of pathogenicity, surveillance and control strategies, and discusses the threat of importation, transmissibility to humans and the potential for human-to-human transmission.

 Available from the ECDC website

 

Ongoing outbreak of measles in Romania, risk of spread and epidemiological situation in EU/EEA countries
Date of publication: 7 March 2017

A measles outbreak in Romania has been ongoing since February 2016 and cases continue to be reported despite implemented and ongoing response measures at the national level through reinforced vaccination activities. As of 17 February 2017, 3 071 cases had been reported to the National Institute of Public Health in Romania since the end of September 2016. This rapid risk assessment reviews the ongoing outbreak of measles in Romania as well as the risk of spread and epidemiological situation of measles in EU/EEA countries.

 Available from the ECDC website

 

Joint rapid outbreak assessment: multi-country outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis phage type 8, MLVA profile 2-9-7-3-2 and 2-9-6-3-2 infections
Date of publication: 7 March 2017

A multi-country outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis phage type 8 with MLVA profiles 2-9-7-3-2 and 2-9-6-3-2, linked to eggs, is ongoing in the EU/EEA. Based on whole genome sequencing, isolates are part of two distinct but related genetic clusters. ECDC and EFSA are liaising with relevant authorities in the Member States and the European Commission to facilitate the coordination of investigation and response measures.

 Available from the ECDC website

Scientific Advice
 

Antenatal screening for HIV, hepatitis B, syphilis and rubella susceptibility in the EU/EEA – addressing the vulnerable populations
Date of publication: 21 March 2017

This document aims to support the strengthening of antenatal screening programmes for HIV, hepatitis B, syphilis and rubella susceptibility in the general population and in groups identified as vulnerable to mother-to-child-transmission in the EU/EEA.

 Available from the ECDC website
Technical Reports
 

Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of antenatal screening for HIV, hepatitis B, syphilis and rubella susceptibility
Date of publication: 21 March 2017

This literature review of the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of antenatal screening was conducted as part of a project evaluating antenatal screening for HIV, hepatitis B, syphilis and rubella susceptibility in EU/EEA Member States. The purpose of this review was to provide evidence for guidance to strengthen antenatal screening programmes in Europe.

 Available from the ECDC website
 

Antenatal screening approaches effective in preventing MTCT of HIV, HBV, syphilis and rubella in vulnerable populations
Date of publication: 21 March 2017

As part of a project to map antenatal screening practices in HIV, hepatitis B, syphilis and rubella susceptibility, a survey was conducted to identify self-observed challenges in the EU/EEA Member States. A review of the existing published literature was performed in order to provide an evidence-base for guidance on strengthening antenatal screening programmes for infections in the EU/EEA countries.

 Available from the ECDC website
Technical document
 

ECDC study protocol for genomic-based surveillance of carbapenem-resistant and/or colistin-resistant Enterobacteriaceae at the EU level
Date of publication: 16 March 2017

This ECDC study protocol describes the technical requirements for implementing future European Union-level genomic-based surveillance of carbapenem-resistant and/or colistin-resistant Enterobacteriaceae. It builds upon and synthesises evidence and the opinion of experts in Member States and at ECDC, compiled since 2014.

 Available from the ECDC website

Surveillance reports
 

Tuberculosis surveillance and monitoring in Europe, 2017
Date of publication: 20 March 2017

This ninth report launched jointly by ECDC and the WHO Regional Office for Europe, presents the latest data on the status of tuberculosis (TB) in Europe. Overall in 2015 there were an estimated 323 000 new TB cases and relapses in the WHO European Region, with 60 195 cases of TB reported in 30 European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA) countries. One area of particular concern is multidrug-resistant TB and this remains a major challenge for TB control in the WHO European Region.

 Available from the ECDC website
 

Molecular typing for surveillance of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in the EU/EEA
Date of publication: 6 March 2017

This report describes the geographical and temporal distribution of multidrug-resistant (MDR) tuberculosis (TB) using molecular typing data reported by European Union (EU)/European Economic Area (EEA) Member States for 2015 and preceding years. This second annual report focuses on strains isolated in 2015.

 Available from the ECDC website
 

Annual Epidemiological Report series on communicable diseases in Europe
Date of publication: released as new disease chapters become available

The Annual Epidemiological Report series on communicable diseases in Europe provides a comprehensive summary of surveillance data for EU/EEA countries. It is mainly intended for public health professionals and policymakers involved in infectious disease prevention and control. The ‘Annual Epidemiological Report for 2015’ contains data collected by EU/EEA countries in 2015.

 All disease chapters and summary for 2014 on the ECDC website
 Chapter on tuberculosis for 2015 on the ECDC website
 

ECDC communicable disease threats report
Date of publication: every Friday

The ECDC communicable disease threats report is a weekly bulletin intended for epidemiologists and health professionals in the area of communicable disease prevention and control. Summarising information gathered by ECDC through its epidemic intelligence activities regarding communicable disease threats of concern to the European Union, it also provides updates on the global situation and changes in the epidemiology of communicable diseases with potential to affect Europe, including diseases that are the focus of eradication efforts.

 Available from the ECDC website
Scientific peer-reviewed publications
 

Publications by ECDC staff in scientific journals
Updated: September 2016

The full list of all scientific peer-reviewed publications produced by ECDC staff on behalf of the Centre for the period January 2005 – March 2016 is available on the ECDC website.

 Available from the ECDC website