| Rapid risk and outbreak assessments |
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Rapid outbreak assessment: Multi-country outbreak of Salmonella Agonainfections possibly linked to ready-to-eat food Date of publication: 26 July 2018A multi-country outbreak of Salmonella enterica subspecies enterica serovar Agona (S. Agona) is under investigation in the European Union (EU), with cases retrospectively identified back to 2014. Overall, 147 outbreak cases have been reported by five EU countries, namely, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Ireland and the United Kingdom.Available from the ECDC website |
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Rapid risk assessment: Carbapenemase-producing (OXA-48) Klebsiella pneumoniae ST392 in travellers previously hospitalised in Gran Canaria, Spain Date of publication: 11 July 2018This rapid risk assessment evaluates the risk of transmission and further spread of OXA-48-producingKlebsiella pneumonia e ST392 from travellers having sought medical care in Gran Canaria to healthcare facilities in their country of origin in the EU/EEA.Available from the ECDC website |
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Rapid risk assessment: Dengue outbreak in Réunion, France Date of publication: 6 July 2018This update of the risk assessment published on 16 April 2018 was triggered by the unusual size and duration of the current dengue fever outbreak driven by Aedes albopictus, a mosquito vector present in Réunion and widely distributed in the southern part of EU.First update available online on the ECDC website |
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Joint ECDC–EFSA rapid outbreak assessment: Multi-country outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes serogroup IVb, multi-locus sequence type 6, infections linked to frozen corn and possibly to other frozen vegetables Date of publication: 3 July 2018This document provides an updated assessment of the cross-border public health risk associated with consumption of frozen corn and possibly linked to other frozen vegetables contaminated with L. monocytogenes. ECDC published a rapid risk assessment concerning this event on 6 December 2017 and a joint ECDC-EFSA Rapid Outbreak Assessment was published on 22 March 2018.First update available online on the ECDC website |
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Rapid risk assessment: emergence of resistance to ceftazidime-avibactam in carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae Date of publication: 13 June 2018This risk assessment covers Ceftazidime-avibactam (CAZ-AVI) resistance in brief, reviews the recent literature reporting resistance of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae to CAZ-AVI, and assesses the risk for the EU/EEA countries. It outlines options for appropriate detection of resistance and the correct and timely implementation of infection prevention and control measures to prevent spread of these highly resistant organisms within healthcare settings and across borders.Available from the ECDC website |
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Rapid risk assessment: Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae Date of publication: 7 June 2018Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) infections are associated with high mortality, primarily due to delays in administration of effective treatment and the limited availability of treatment options. New antibiotics capable of replacing carbapenems for their main indications are not likely to become available in the near future. CRE are adapted to spread in healthcare settings as well as in the community, and measures should address both routes of transmission. This update of the 2016 ECDC Rapid Risk Assessment on carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) evaluates the risk for patients and healthcare systems in EU/EEA countries due to the global spread of CRE.First update available online on the ECDC website |
| Corporate publications |
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Annual Report of the Director – 2017 Date of publication: 29 June 2018The Director’s Annual report provides an overview of the Centre’s accomplishments for 2017 and a summary of the Centre’s financial and administrative operations.Available from the ECDC website |
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Achievements, challenges and major outputs 2017: Highlights from the Annual Report of the Director Date of publication: 29 June 2018This brochure briefly summarises the Centre’s accomplishments for the previous year. It covers all ECDC Disease Programmes and Programme activities, health communication, training activities and outbreak preparedness.Available from the ECDC website |
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ECDC public health microbiology strategy 2018–2022 Date of publication: 20 June 2018This report outlines the microbiology strategy as well as actions, outcome indicators and performance targets for the delivery and evaluation of its execution over the period 2018–2022.Available from the ECDC website |
| Technical reports |
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Strategy for the external quality assessment of public health microbiology laboratories Date of publication: 30 July 2018ECDC’s Microbiology Coordination Section developed a multi-disease ECDC’s strategy for cost-efficient design and management of ECDC EQAs. ECDC does not operate its own laboratories; instead, the Centre opted for a network approach and relies upon the microbiological capacity and capability in EU/EEA Member States. ECDC commissions and supports EQA schemes across public health microbiology laboratories in the EU/EEA countries to: verify the quality and comparability of surveillance data reported at EU/EEA level; and to support threat detection capabilities for emerging and epidemic diseases or antimicrobial resistance.Available from the ECDC website |
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ECDC study protocol for genomic-based surveillance of carbapenem-resistant and/or colistin-resistant Enterobacteriaceae at the EU level Date of publication: 23 July 2018This ECDC study protocol describes the technical requirements for implementing future EU-level genomic-based surveillance of carbapenem-resistant and/or colistin-resistant Enterobacteriaceae. It builds upon and synthesises evidence and the opinion of experts in Member States and at ECDC compiled since 2014. The protocol was updated in July 2018 with minor changes to certain definitions and incorporates feedback received during a consultation with national technical coordinators at the inaugural meeting for the survey in November 2017.Available from the ECDC website |
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Systematic review on the prevention and control of blood-borne viruses in prison settings Date of publication: 23 July 2018Compared with the general public, people in prisons have a higher prevalence of infection with blood-borne viruses (BBVs) such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV). This is recognised as a major issue for the health of people in prisons, as well as the general population, because the majority of people who have been incarcerated will subsequently return to their communities. This report is a systematic review on prevention and control of BBVs in prison settings, with a focus on the countries of the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA).Available from the ECDC website |
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Field sampling methods for mosquitoes, sandflies, biting midges and ticks Date of publication: 28 June 2018This document presents vector collection methods and strategies used by VectorNet for targeted sampling. The main aim of the collection is to provide information on the distribution of the following vector groups: mosquitoes, sandflies, biting midges and ticks. The sampling protocols in this document also present methods (where possible) for data collection related to abundance and cover various aspects of the ecology, behaviour and vector status of the target species. The protocols were validated in the field in 2015.Available from the ECDC website |
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Laboratory testing of non-partner sperm donors Date of publication: 20 June 2018The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control was asked by the European Commission to assess the risk involved in changing the testing requirements for HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), hepatitis B virus (HBV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV) with regard to the quality and safety of non-partner semen donations.Available from the ECDC website |
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HEPSA – health emergency preparedness self-assessment tool, User guide Date of publication: 20 June 2018ECDC launched the HEPSA (Health Emergency Preparedness Self-Assessment) tool, in order to support countries in improving their level of public health emergency preparedness. The tool is worksheet-based and is targeted at professionals in public health organisations responsible for emergency planning and event management. It consists of seven domains that define the process of public health emergency preparedness and response: 1) Pre-event preparations and governance; 2) Resources: Trained workforce; 3) Support capacity: Surveillance; 4) Support capacity: Risk assessment; 5) Event response management; 6) Post-event review; 7) Implementation of lessons learned. The HEPSA tool is complemented by this user guide, which provides basic information on the self-assessment process, and an evaluation form.Available from the ECDC website |
| Mission reports |
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ECDC country visit to Belgium to discuss antimicrobial resistance issues Date of publication: 11 July 2018An ECDC country visit team conducted an assessment mission on 20-24 November 2017 to discuss antimicrobial resistance (AMR) issues in Belgium with the overall objective to provide an observation-based assessment of the situation in Belgium regarding prevention and control of AMR through prudent use of antibiotics and infection control.Available from the ECDC website |
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ECDC country visit to Romania to discuss antimicrobial resistance issues Date of publication: 21 June 2018An ECDC team conducted visits and meetings to discuss AMR issues in Romania with the overall objective of providing an evidence-based assessment of the situation in Romania regarding prevention and control of AMR through prudent use of antibiotics and infection control.Available from the ECDC website |
| Scientific advice |
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Public health guidance on prevention and control of blood-borne viruses in prison settings Date of publication: 23 July 2018This document provides EU/EEA Member States with evidence-based scientific advice on available options, when planning and implementing prevention and control interventions for blood-borne viruses in prison settings.Available from the ECDC website |
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Guidance in brief: Prevention and control of blood-borne viruses in prison settings Date of publication: 23 July 2018This guidance is intended for policymakers responsible for the planning and delivery of healthcare services in the national or sub-national custodial system and all professionals responsible for the health and well-being of people in prison, including community-based service providers and those facilitating continuity of care in the community.Available from the ECDC website |
| Surveillance reports |
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Influenza virus characterisation, Summary Europe Date of publication: 4 June, 2 July and 18 July 2018The ECDC Influenza Virus Characterisations Reports are published periodically. The report provides an overview of the technical details of the circulating influenza viruses, such as antigenic and genetic properties, with a reference to the current vaccine strains. It also summaries the developments of the viruses since the last report, as well as the main developments for the ongoing season. The report is of special interest for influenza virologists and epidemiologists interested in the in-depth characterisation of influenza viruses.Report for June available from the ECDC website Report for May available from the ECDC website Report for March available from the ECDC website |
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Monthly measles and rubella monitoring report Date of publication: 8 June and 13 July 2018ECDC reports monthly on measles and rubella surveillance data submitted by 30 EU/EEA countries to the European Surveillance System (TESSy). These reports are based on surveillance data reported to TESSy. ECDC also monitors European measles outbreaks through epidemic intelligence and publishes the most recent updates monthly in the Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR).Report for June available from the ECDC website Report for July available from the ECDC website |
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Avian influenza overview, February – May 2018 Date of publication: 29 June 2018The report is published jointly by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the European Union Reference Laboratory for Avian influenza (EURL). Avian influenza is an infectious viral disease in birds, including domestic poultry. The “Avian influenza overview” report is published quarterly and provide an update of the developments of avian influenza viruses in EU/EEA and worldwide, in particular with a view to describe the evolution of virus spread from certain regions towards the EU.Available from the ECDC website |
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Annual Epidemiological Report series on communicable diseases in Europe Date of publication: released as new disease chapters become availableThe 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 and summary for 2014 on the ECDC website Chapter on tick-borne encephalitis for 2016 on the ECDC website Chapter on pertussis for 2016 on the ECDC website Chapter on gonorrhoea for 2016 on the ECDC website Chapter on diphtheria for 2016 on the ECDC website Chapter on Lymphogranuloma venereum for 2016 on the ECDC website Chapter on congenital syphilis for 2016 on the ECDC website Chapter on chlamydia infection for 2016 on the ECDC website Chapter on Antimicrobial resistance (EARS-Net) for 2014 on the ECDC website Chapter on antimicrobial consumption for 2016 on the ECDC website Chapter on antimicrobial consumption for 2015 on the ECDC website Chapter on antimicrobial consumption for 2014 on the ECDC website Chapter on cholera for 2015 on the ECDC website Chapter on hepatitis A for 2015 on the ECDC website Chapter on hepatitis B for 2016 on the ECDC website Chapter on hepatitis C infections for 2016 on the ECDC website Chapter on Clostridium difficile infections for 2016 on the ECDC website |
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ECDC communicable disease threats report Date of publication: every FridayThe 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 – June 2017 are available online.Available from the ECDC website |