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Tropical viruses approaching Europe

Jonas Schmidt-Chanasit, Jessica Tiedke

    Medizinische Monatsschrift Fur Pharmazeuten
    |June 29, 2018
    PubMed

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    Tropical infectious diseases spread by invasive mosquitoes are increasing in Europe. Health organizations monitor species like the Asian tiger mosquito, while Germany studies local mosquito vector competence.

    Area of Science:

    • Medical Entomology
    • Infectious Disease Epidemiology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Increasing frequency of headlines regarding tropical infectious diseases transmitted by mosquitoes.
    • Identification of invasive mosquito species in Europe, posing public health risks.
    • Enhanced surveillance efforts by the World Health Organization (WHO) and European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) on geographical spread.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the growing concern of tropical infectious diseases in Europe.
    • To focus on the surveillance of specific invasive mosquito vectors, namely the Asian tiger mosquito and the Yellow fever mosquito.
    • To investigate the vector competency of indigenous mosquito species within Germany.

    Main Methods:

    • Monitoring the geographical distribution of invasive mosquito species.
    • Focusing surveillance on the Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) and Yellow fever mosquito (Aedes aegypti).
    • Conducting research on the vector competence of native German mosquito populations.

    Main Results:

    • Invasive mosquito species, including the Asian tiger mosquito and Yellow fever mosquito, are expanding their presence in Europe.
    • Increased attention from global and European health authorities on monitoring these vectors.
    • Ongoing research in Germany to assess the capability of local mosquitoes to transmit diseases.

    Conclusions:

    • The spread of invasive mosquitoes necessitates heightened public health vigilance in Europe.
    • Continued monitoring and research are crucial for understanding and mitigating the risks associated with mosquito-borne diseases.
    • Investigating domestic vector competence is vital for accurate risk assessment in Germany.

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