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Yellow fever and dengue: a threat to Europe?

Year: 2010

Type: article

Abstract: The introduction and rapidly expanding range of Aedes albopictus in Europe is an iconic example of the growing risk of the globalization of vectors and vector-borne diseases. The history of yellow fever and dengue in temperate regions confirms that transmission of both diseases could recur, particularly if Ae. aegypti, a more effective vector, were to be re-introduced. The article is a broad overview of the natural history and epidemiology of both diseases in the context of these risks.

Source: Eurosurveillance

DOI: 10.2807/ese.15.10.19509-en

Author: P Reiter

Institution: Institut Pasteur

Language: English

Topic: Mosquito-borne diseases and control

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: European Commission, European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control