Public health

Helminthiasis and mpox vaccination: challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa

The ongoing mpox outbreak in sub-Saharan Africa has highlighted the critical need for equitable vaccine access and robust logistical support. However, these factors alone are insufficient to ensure the success of vaccination campaigns in regions …

Monitoring measles infections using flight passenger dynamics in Europe: A data-driven approach

This paper presents an open-access repository collecting information on measles virus infections and flight passenger movements in European countries from 2011 to 2023. It provides a comprehensive overview of reported measles cases and …

Dengue virus transmission in Italy: historical trends up to 2023 and a data repository into the future

Dengue virus circulation is on the rise globally, with increased epidemic activity in previously unaffected countries, including within Europe. In 2023, global dengue activity peaked, and Italy reported the highest number of dengue cases and local …

Wolbachia-Based Approaches to Controlling Mosquito-Borne Viral Threats: Innovations, AI Integration, and Future Directions in the Context of Climate Change

Wolbachia-based mosquito control strategies have gained significant attention as a sus- tainable approach to reduce the transmission of vector-borne diseases such as dengue, Zika, and chikungunya. These endosymbiotic bacteria can limit the ability of …

Rethinking scabies in Europe: An ECDC prevention framework approach

New human H5N1 case: should we worry? A genetic perspective

ArboItaly: Leveraging open data for enhanced arbovirus surveillance in Italy

Oropouche virus risk for European travellers to Cuba: an emerging public health concern

Reassessing the Risk of Severe Parvovirus B19 Infection in the Immunocompetent Population: A Call for Vigilance in the Wake of Resurgence

Despite Parvovirus B19 (B19V) generally causing mild or asymptomatic infections, and only certain high-risk groups such as hematological or immunocompromised patients and pregnant women tending to develop complications, several factors challenge the …

Severe parvovirus B19 infections in the immunocompetent population