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Emerging arboviruses of medical importance in the Mediterranean region.

TitleEmerging arboviruses of medical importance in the Mediterranean region.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2019
AuthorsPapa, A.
JournalJ Clin Virol
Volume115
Pagination5-10
Date Published2019 06
ISSN1873-5967
KeywordsArbovirus Infections, Arboviruses, Chikungunya Fever, Communicable Diseases, Emerging, Congresses as Topic, Dengue, Disease Outbreaks, Hemorrhagic Fever Virus, Crimean-Congo, Hemorrhagic Fever, Crimean, Humans, Mediterranean Region, Public Health, Travel-Related Illness, West Nile Fever, West Nile virus
Abstract

The epidemiology of viral infections transmitted by arthropods is changing due to a variety of parameters related to the virus, the host and the environment. The Mediterranean region is highly affected by changes in the intensity and extension of global-scale climate patterns, and, due to its location, it provides a vulnerable environment for emergence of arboviral diseases. The main arboviruses that pose currently a public health threat in the Mediterranean region are West Nile virus and Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus and, in less extend, tick-borne encephalitis virus. Usutu virus that affects mainly birds, can infect also humans, while Dengue and Chikungunya viruses showed that they are capable to cause sporadic autochthonous cases, and even outbreaks in the Mediterranean region. Sandly-transmitted viruses continue to have a public health impact, and novel ones have been identified. The presence of competent vectors (mainly mosquitoes), combined by arbovirus introduction through viremic travelers returning from endemic regions, prompt for increased surveillance to mitigate the risk for local transmission. In order to tackle efficiently and effectively the emerging arboviral diseases, an integrated "One Health initiative" is required to be maintained, involving public health, animal health and environmental authorities. Awareness of medical and veterinary staff and laboratory capacity are crucial for the early detection of pathogens, while reporting the unusual and enhance surveillance are important.

DOI10.1016/j.jcv.2019.03.007
Alternate JournalJ Clin Virol
PubMed ID30928817

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