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This is what we know about mpox

The more dangerous variant of mpox is spreading in Africa and has reached Sweden. But how contagious is the virus – and is there a risk of a new pandemic? Here is what we know so far in broad outline.

This is what we know about mpox

Increased risk of mpox in Europe

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) sees an increased risk of mpox spreading in Europe, according to a press release. "As a result of the rapid outbreak in Africa, ECDC has raised the risk level for the population in the EU and visitors to affected areas.

Increased risk of mpox in Europe

More people to be tested for bird flu

The Public Health Agency has tightened its surveillance of bird flu. From 1 June, all patients admitted to hospital with influenza symptoms will be tested for bird flu, reports Pharmaceutical World.

More people to be tested for bird flu

Dengue Fever Ahead of the Olympics and European Championship

Invasive mosquitoes are spreading to Europe – and with them, dangerous diseases such as dengue fever. The Asian tiger mosquito, which spreads dengue, is now found in 13 countries in Europe, according to a report from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).

Dengue Fever Ahead of the Olympics and European Championship

Dengue fever on the rise in Europe - invasive mosquito spreads

In line with the strengthening climate change, invasive mosquitoes are spreading to Europe. With them come dangerous diseases such as dengue fever.

Dengue fever on the rise in Europe - invasive mosquito spreads

The Call to Action Ahead of Summer – Practice Safe Sex

The recent significant increase in sexually transmitted diseases in Europe is now prompting the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) to issue a warning ahead of the summer festival season: practice safe sex. It was in March that the ECDC sounded the alarm about a disturbing increase in sexually transmitted infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis in Europe.

The Call to Action Ahead of Summer – Practice Safe Sex