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Handbook on tuberculosis laboratory diagnostic methods in the European Union
Date of publication: 13 September 2023 The aim of this handbook is to provide network members and other laboratories involved in the diagnosis of TB with an agreed list of key diagnostic methods, ranging from microbiological diagnosis of active TB to the diagnosis of TB infection. Available from the ECDC website |
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Targeted surveillance to identify human infections with avian influenza virus during the influenza season 2023/24, EU/EEA
Date of publication: 29 September 2023 This document describes a risk-based targeted approach to identifying possible avian influenza virus infections through established routine respiratory virus surveillance systems during the winter season 2023/24. Available from the ECDC website |
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Avian influenza overview June – September 2023
Date of publication: 29 September 2023 Between 24 June and 1 September 2023, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) outbreaks were reported in domestic (25) and wild (482) birds across 21 countries in Europe. Available from the ECDC website |
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Vaccine Monitoring Platform (VMP) research agenda
Date of publication: 26 September 2023 The Vaccine Monitoring Platform (VMP) is a collaboration between EMA and ECDC for the timely generation of independent real-world evidence (RWE) on the safety and effectiveness of vaccines in use in EU/EEA immunisation programs. Available from the ECDC website |
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Tuberculosis molecular surveillance status report, focussing on rifampicin and multi-drug resistance in the EU/EEA
Date of publication: 25 September 2023 The aim of this report is to provide an overview of the dynamics and geographical distribution of rifampicin resistant (RR)- and multi-drug resistant (MDR) Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains in the EU/EEA. Available from the ECDC website |
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Stigma: survey of people living with HIV – Monitoring implementation of the Dublin Declaration on partnership to fight HIV/AIDS in Europe and Central Asia: 2022 progress rep
Date of publication: 15 September 2023 To improve the understanding of experienced HIV stigma in the community, ECDC initiated an exploratory survey in 2021 to measure HIV-related stigma across Europe and Central Asia. Available from the ECDC website |
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Progress towards reaching the Sustainable Development Goals related to HIV in Europe and Central Asia
Date of publication: 15 September 2023 This evidence brief summarises the progress towards UN Sustainable Development Goal 3.3 to ‘eliminate the epidemic of AIDS’ in Europe and Central Asia. Available from the ECDC website |
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HIV testing in Europe and Central Asia – Monitoring implementation of the Dublin Declaration on partnership to fight HIV/AIDS in Europe and Central Asia: 2022 progress report
Date of publication: 15 September 2023 This report summarises data on the implementation of national guidelines, the provision and uptake of HIV testing services and efforts being made to widen engagement with HIV testing and reduce late diagnosis. Available from the ECDC website |
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Surveillance, prevention and control of West Nile virus and Usutu virus infections in the EU/EEA
Date of publication: 14 September 2023 This technical report describes the result of a project to provide an overview of the epidemiological situation of West Nile virus (WNV) and Usutu virus (USUV) in the EU/EEA and to assess the public health and animal health impact in the EU/EEA. Available from the ECDC website |
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Annual Epidemiological Report series on communicable diseases in Europe
The Annual Epidemiological Report series on communicable diseases in Europe provides a comprehensive summary of surveillance data for EU/EEA countries. It is mainly intended for public health professionals and policymakers involved in infectious disease prevention and control. All disease chapters for 2014-2022 are available 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 from the ECDC website |
Scientific peer-reviewed publications |
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Publications by ECDC staff in scientific journals
All scientific peer-reviewed publications produced by ECDC staff on behalf of the Centre for the period January 2005 – December 2022 are available online. Available from the ECDC website |
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