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Remote Laboratory Management: Respiratory Virus Diagnostics
Published on: April 6, 2019
[Emerging viral diseases in Europe]
M Löbermann1, L G Gürtler, B Eichler-Löbermann
1Abteilung für Tropenmedizin und Infektionskrankheiten, Universität Rostock, Rostock, Germany.
Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)
|April 19, 2012
Summary
Emerging viral diseases in Europe are driven by climate change, travel, and low vaccination rates. Key symptoms range from fever to neurological conditions, with vaccines available for some threats.
Area of Science:
- Virology
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Context:
- Europe faces increasing emergence of viral agents.
- Factors include climate change impacting vectors, insufficient vaccination coverage, and global travel.
- Viral infections present diverse clinical manifestations.
Purpose:
- To outline the key factors influencing the emergence of viral agents in Europe.
- To describe the spectrum of clinical presentations associated with various viral infections.
- To highlight the availability of protective vaccines for specific emerging viral diseases.
Summary:
- Viral emergence in Europe is multifactorial, driven by environmental and societal changes.
- Infections manifest with varied symptoms, including fever, arthralgia, meningo-encephalitis, and hemorrhagic fever.
- Dengue, Chikungunya, Sindbis, West Nile virus, Toscana virus, Crimean Congo hemorrhagic fever virus, and Hanta virus are notable examples.
Impact:
- Understanding these factors is crucial for effective public health strategies and disease prevention.
- Availability of vaccines for tick-borne encephalitis (TBE), influenza, and measles offers protective measures.
- Highlights the need for continued surveillance and preparedness for emerging viral threats in Europe.
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