A5064351507- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Legionella and Acanthamoeba research
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Vibrio bacteria research studies
- Travel-related health issues
- Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology
- Data-Driven Disease Surveillance
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Respiratory viral infections research
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Immune responses and vaccinations
- COVID-19 Digital Contact Tracing
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Agricultural risk and resilience
- Global Security and Public Health
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
- Food Safety and Hygiene
- Listeria monocytogenes in Food Safety
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Water Treatment and Disinfection
- interferon and immune responses
- Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
2012-2022
Karolinska Institutet
2018-2019
Flemish Government
2009-2011
Flemish Community
2009
Contact tracing is one of the main public health tools in control coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). A centralized contact system was developed Belgium 2020. We aim to evaluate performance and describe results, between January 01, 2021, September 30, 2021. The characteristics COVID-19 cases impact vaccination on testing are also described.We combined laboratory diagnostic test data (molecular antigen test), data, data. descriptive analysis done insights into epidemiology by tracing.Between...
Early infections with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 in Europe were detected travelers from Wuhan, China, January 2020. In 1 tour group, 5 of 30 members ill; 3 cases laboratory confirmed. addition, a healthcare worker was infected. This event documents early importation and subsequent spread the virus Europe.
Background The Ebola outbreak in West Africa has infected at least 27,443 individuals and killed 11,207, based on data until 24 June, 2015, released by the World Health Organization (WHO). This been characterised extensive geographic spread across affected countries Guinea, Liberia Sierra Leone, localized hotspots within these countries. rapid recognition quantitative assessment of localised areas higher transmission can inform optimal deployment public health resources. Methods A variety...
On 6 July 2009 the Belgian enhanced surveillance system for influenza-like illness among travellers returning from influenza A(H1N1)v affected areas detected a case linked to rock festival which took place on 2-5 July. The health authorities implemented communication and control measures leading detection of additional cases. This paper describes outbreak its impact management pandemic in Belgium.
Abstract Europe is in the midst of a COVID-19 epidemic and number non-pharmaceutical public health social measures have been implemented, order to contain transmission severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. These are fundamental elements approach controlling but proven not be sufficiently effective. Therefore, European Centre for Disease Prevention Control has conducted an assessment research gaps that can help inform policy decisions regarding response. We identified area...
In the World Health Organization European Region, 2018/19 influenza season started in week 49 2018, crossing 10% virus-positivity sentinel surveillance specimens. At 5 2019, activity remained elevated with positivity rates at 55%. Both A(H1N1)pdm09 and A(H3N2) viruses circulated widely detection levels primary care hospital settings were similar to past seasons. Hospitalisation data may suggest an increased susceptibility virus older age groups.
From September to November 2008, 34 cases of hepatitis A imported from Egypt were reported the German public health authorities. Investigations point a continuing common source infection, most likely linked Nile river cruises. The patients affected had not been vaccinated, which emphasises need for more effective travel advice before trips endemic countries.
In 2010, the European surveillance network for travel-associated Legionnaires' disease (ELDSNet, previously EWGLINET) received reports of 864 cases disease, whom 24 were reported to have had a fatal outcome. As in previous years, very low proportion clinical isolates obtained (45 cases, 5.6%). 2010 dataset, male outnumbered female by 2.6:1 and median age 61 years (range: 21-96), while women was 63 12-95). The identified 100 new clusters which 44 involved only one case from each...
SUMMARY On 13 November 2009, the authorities of Flemish Brabant, Belgium, received an alert concerning a potential outbreak Shigella sonnei at public institution. A study was conducted to assess extent, discover source and implement further measures. We performed matched case-control test association between shigellosis canteen-food consumption. Water samples food handlers' faecal were tested. The reference laboratory characterized retrospectively collected specimens. found 52 cases...
Background The detection of a cluster travel-associated Legionnaires’ disease (TALD) cases in any European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA) country prompts action at the accommodation, follow-up by health authorities and reporting measures taken. Some accommodations incur further despite presumed implementation adequate control measures. Aim To identify factors associated with occurrence TALD case after Methods We conducted retrospective cohort study hotel holiday rental EU/EEA two or...
The 2018/2019 influenza season in the WHO European Region was dominated by A (H1N1)pdm09 and (H3N2) viruses, with very few B viruses detected. Countries reported virus characterization data to Surveillance System for weeks 40/2018 20/2019. These antigenic genetic haemagglutinin (HA) sequence were analysed describe assess circulating relative vaccine components northern hemisphere. Thirty countries 4776 characterized genetically 3311 antigenically. All A(H1N1)pdm09 fell subclade 6B.1A, of...
Binary file ES_Abstracts_Final_ECDC.txt matches
Abstract A cluster of Legionnaires' disease (LD) with 10 confirmed, three probable and four possible cases occurred in August September 2016 Dendermonde, Belgium. The incidence the district was 7 cases/100 000 population, exceeding maximum annual previous 5 years 1.5/100 000. Epidemiological, environmental geographical investigations identified a cooling tower (CT) as most likely source. case risk around decreased increasing distance highest within km. Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1,...
Since the first human cases of influenza A/H5N1 were widely reported from Turkey in early January, many European patients with suspected