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Outbreak of enterovirus A71 with severe neurological symptoms among children in Catalonia, Spain Date of publication: 16 June 2016 This rapid risk assessment evaluates the risk for EU/EEA countries related to the ongoing outbreak of enterovirus A71 with neurological complications among children in Catalonia, Spain.  Available online on the ECDC website |
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Plasmid-mediated colistin resistance in Enterobacteriaceae Date of publication: 15 June 2016 The recently recognised global distribution of a self-transferable plasmid-borne colistin resistance gene (mcr-1) poses a substantial public health risk to the EU/EEA. This document assesses the risk for the patients and healthcare systems in the EU/EEA due to the global mcr-1 plasmid-mediated gene epidemic and reviews the options for strengthening laboratory-based surveillance and for mitigating further epidemic dissemination of mcr-1-positive MDR strains of Enterobacteriaceae in healthcare facilities. Available online on the ECDC website |
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Public health risks related to communicable diseases at the Rio de Janeiro Olympic and Paralympic Games, Brazil 2016 Date of publication: 13 June 2016 This risk document updates ECDC’s initial assessment of the potential health risks related to communicable diseases and other health threats for European citizens during the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and the public health implications for European countries after travellers return to Europe. In addition, the document assesses the risk of disease importation from Europe to Brazil. Available online on the ECDC website |
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Preparing for Zika in the EU Date of publication: 23 June 2016 This document highlights preparedness measures that should be in place to minimise the risk of Zika virus spreading in continental Europe, primarily to protect pregnant women and women who wish to become pregnant, considering the evidence of the association between Zika virus and congenital malformations of the brain of the developing foetus. Available online on the ECDC website |
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Annual Report of the Director – 2015 Date of publication: 13 June 2016 The Director’s Annual Report provides an overview of the Centre’s accomplishments for the previous year and a summary of the Centre’s financial and administrative operations. Available online on the ECDC website |
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Systematic review on the incubation and infectiousness/shedding period of communicable diseases in children Date of publication: 2 June 2016 To support the development of a European Union (EU) approach to the control of communicable diseases in schools or other childcare settings, a systematic literature review was performed for the incubation period, shedding, and infectiousness for predefined disease categories. These findings have implications for the temporary school exclusion of children with an infectious disease. They provide evidence essential for public health action, such as the minimum period required for a school leave, and provide the evidence base for a guidance on the exclusion-making process. Available online on the ECDC website |
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Fourth external quality assessment scheme for Listeria monocytogenes typing Date of publication: 9 June 2016 This report presents the results of the fourth round of the external quality assessment (EQA-4) scheme for typing of Listeria monocytogenes organised for laboratories in the Food- and Waterborne Diseases and Zoonoses Network (FWD-Net). The objectives of the EQA are to assess the quality and comparability of the typing data reported by the National Public Health Reference Laboratories. Twenty three laboratories took part representing a 15% increase since the last exercise. Available online on the ECDC website |
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EU protocol for harmonised monitoring of antimicrobial resistance in human Salmonella and Campylobacter isolates Date of publication: 7 June 2016 This protocol for harmonised monitoring of antimicrobial resistance in Salmonella and Campylobacter from human isolates was updated from the March 2014 version. While the revised version introduces a number of new antimicrobials and resistance breakpoints, its overall objectives – to increase the quality and comparability of EU/EEA antimicrobial resistance data – remain unchanged. Available on the ECDC website |
| Surveillance reports |
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Influenza virus characterisation – Summary Europe Date of publication: 9 June 2016 The Community Network of Reference Laboratories (CNRL) for Human Influenza in Europe presents a summary of the latest results of genetic and antigenic characterisation of influenza viruses received at the WHO Collaborating Centre in London from ECDC-affiliated countries. May 2016 – Available online on the ECDC website |
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ECDC communicable disease threats report Date of publication: every Friday The ECDC communicable disease threats report is a weekly bulletin intended for epidemiologists and health professionals in the area of communicable disease prevention and control. Summarising information gathered by ECDC through its epidemic intelligence activities regarding communicable disease threats of concern to the European Union, it also provides updates on the global situation and changes in the epidemiology of communicable diseases with potential to affect Europe, including diseases that are the focus of eradication efforts. Available online on the ECDC website |
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Publications by ECDC staff in scientific journals Updated: June 2016 The full list of all scientific peer-reviewed publications produced by ECDC staff on behalf of the Centre for the period January 2005 – March 2016 is available on the ECDC website. Available online on the ECDC website |
