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Arbovirus surveillance in Italy
P Verani1, M G Ciufolini, L Nicoletti
1Laboratorio di Virologia, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome, Italy.
Parassitologia
|December 1, 1995
Summary
Italy
Area of Science:
- Arbovirology
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- Italy's diverse climate supports a wide range of arboviruses.
- Different arboviruses are endemic to Northern (Tick-Borne Encephalitis virus) and Southern (Sandfly fever viruses) regions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To document the presence and diversity of arboviruses in Italy.
- To highlight the potential public health risks associated with these viruses.
Main Methods:
- Isolation of viruses from various vectors (mosquitoes, ticks, sandflies).
- Isolation of viruses from vertebrate hosts (birds, rodents, humans).
- Epidemiological surveillance and disease association studies.
Main Results:
- A significant number of arboviruses have been identified across Italy.
- Viruses typically found in Central Europe and Mediterranean areas are circulating.
- Evidence of arbovirus transmission to humans and association with human diseases.
Conclusions:
- Italy's varied climate facilitates the presence of diverse arboviruses.
- Arboviruses pose a potential threat to public health in Italy.
- Further research and surveillance are crucial for managing arbovirus risks.