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Huge increase in gonorrhea and syphilis - Sweden deviates
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Huge increase in gonorrhea and syphilis - Sweden deviates

Gonorrhea and syphilis have reached record highs in Europe, new statistics from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) show. Congenital syphilis has nearly doubled in a year
Virus ship Hondius in Rotterdam - disinfection begins
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Virus ship Hondius in Rotterdam - disinfection begins

The cruise ship Hondius, which was affected by a deadly hantavirus, will arrive in Rotterdam on Monday morning. It will be disinfected there before continuing its journey
Schengen health ministers meet on hantavirus, say low risk of community spread
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Schengen health ministers meet on hantavirus, say low risk of community spread

The health ministers of the Schengen countries met on Wednesday to discuss the handling of the hantavirus. International cooperation is working well, said Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD)
What awaits the passengers from the Hondius virus ship
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What awaits the passengers from the Hondius virus ship

Several weeks of home isolation, monitoring of symptoms, and continuous reporting to healthcare are what await the passengers from the Hondius cruise ship when they come ashore, says acting state epidemiologist Erik Sturegård.
Government on hantavirus: closely following developments aboard cruise ship MV Hondius
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Government on hantavirus: closely following developments aboard cruise ship MV Hondius

Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD) says the government is "closely following developments" regarding a hantavirus outbreak aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius.
Influenza on the rise: “We expect a significant increase”
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Influenza on the rise: “We expect a significant increase”

This year's flu season is now underway in Sweden, according to the Public Health Agency. Due to a new virus variant, more people than normal may be affected
Flu season unusually early this year
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Flu season unusually early this year

This year's flu season has started unusually early in the EU compared to previous years, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) states. However, in Sweden the season has not yet started, according to the Public Health Agency of Sweden
Mosquito infection spreads in Europe – case in Berlin
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Mosquito infection spreads in Europe – case in Berlin

Several European countries are reporting outbreaks of West Nile – a mosquito-borne virus that is moving north as a result of climate change and has now also been found in Berlin. There is a need for the public to stay updated at this time, says Klara Sondén, infectious disease physician and deputy state epidemiologist
Fungal Disease Candida Auris Spreading Rapidly in Europe
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Fungal Disease Candida Auris Spreading Rapidly in Europe

A yeast fungus that causes serious infections is spreading rapidly in Europe. It is difficult to treat and spreads mainly in hospitals
Mosquito-Borne Diseases Surge in European Tourist Hotspots This Year
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Mosquito-Borne Diseases Surge in European Tourist Hotspots This Year

This year, Europe has had unusually large outbreaks of mosquito-borne diseases. Longer summers and milder winters favor mosquitoes that can spread viruses such as dengue, West Nile and chikungunya
Rapid Spread of Multiresistant Bacteria
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Rapid Spread of Multiresistant Bacteria

This is what we know about mpox
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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
Increased risk of mpox in Europe
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Increased risk of mpox in Europe

More people to be tested for bird flu
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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
Dengue Fever Ahead of the Olympics and European Championship
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Dengue Fever Ahead of the Olympics and European Championship

Dengue fever on the rise in Europe - invasive mosquito spreads
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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
The Call to Action Ahead of Summer – Practice Safe Sex
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The Call to Action Ahead of Summer – Practice Safe Sex

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