Selected arboviral diseases imported to Poland – current state of knowledge and perspectives for research

Kuna, Anna; Gajewski, Michał; Biernat, Beata

doi:10.26444/aaem/102471

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“…However, there is a particular scarcity of data on tropical infections imported to Central and Eastern European countries. For instance, no cases of chikungunya have been reported in Poland or Slovakia as of 2019 [ 17 , 18 ]. In Hungary, a country with a population size comparable to the Czech Republic, only 12 cases of chikungunya were described during the period from 2016 to 2019 [ 19 ].…”

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Epidemiology of dengue, chikungunya and Zika virus infections in travellers: A 16-year retrospective descriptive study at a tertiary care centre in Prague, Czech Republic

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Introduction This study aims to describe the epidemiological characteristics of imported cases of dengue (DEN), chikungunya (CHIK), and Zika virus (ZIKV) infections in Czech travellers. Materials and methods This single-centre descriptive study has retrospectively analysed data of patients with laboratory confirmed DEN, CHIK, and ZIKV infections diagnosed at the Department of Infectious, Parasitic and Tropical Diseases of the University Hospital Bulovka in Prague, Czech Republic from 2004 to 2019. Results The study included a total of 313 patients with DEN, 30 with CHIK, and 19 with ZIKV infections. Most patients travelled as tourists:263 (84.0%), 28 (93.3%), and 17 (89.5%), respectively (p = 0.337). The median duration of stay was 20 (IQR 14–27), 21 (IQR 14–29), and 15 days (IQR 14–43), respectively (p = 0.935). Peaks of imported DEN and ZIKV infections were noted in 2016, and in 2019 in the case of CHIK infection. Most cases of DEN and CHIKV infections were acquired in Southeast Asia:212 (67.7%) and 15 (50%), respectively, while ZIKV infection was most commonly imported from the Caribbean (11; 57,9%). Conclusions Arbovirus infections represent an increasingly significant cause of illness in Czech travellers. Comprehensive knowledge of the specific epidemiological profile of these diseases is an essential prerequisite for good travel medicine practice.

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Epidemiology of dengue, chikungunya and Zika virus infections in travellers: A 16-year retrospective descriptive study at a tertiary care centre in Prague, Czech Republic

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“…tenzsituationen (z. B. Mycobacterium tuberculosis) zu kennen und sich raschest möglich zu informieren [18,19,20,21,22,23,24]. Die häufig bestehende Sprachbarriere ist oft zusätzlich kompliziert durch kulturelle Kommunikationsbarrieren [25].…”

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“…Diese Auflistung berücksichtigt nicht die überaus große Population der Tropenreisenden, Touristen, Geschäftsreisenden etc., die sich naturgemäß mit einem völlig unterschiedlichen Spektrum an neurologischen Notfällen präsentieren. Neben Einzelfällen von langstreckenflug-und/oder exsikkationsassoziierten Sinusthrombosen [26] oder tiefen Beinvenenthrombosen mit paradoxen Embolien sind es vor allem akute oder perakute Infektionskrankheiten des Zentralnervensystems (ZNS), wie zerebrale Malaria, virale Meningoenzephalitis, Helmintheninfestationen des ZNS, aber auch akute bakterielle Meningitis oder Hirnabszess [12,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,27,28,29,30].…”

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Importierte Infektionen des Zentralnervensystems

Schmutzhard

Pfausler

2020

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“…The emergence and re-emergence of arboviral diseases raise global concerns and threats to human health [1]. The viruses usually circulate among wild animals, but spill over to humans sporadically, leading to epidemics [2]. Arboviral diseases are increasingly causing morbidity in Ethiopia, with a significant increase in the number of outbreaks in the past years.…”

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Human biting activity, resting behavior and yellow fever virus transmission potential ofAedesmosquitoes in southwest Ethiopia

Waldetensai

Pareyn

Massebo

2023

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Background Yellow fever is an emerging and re-emerging viral disease transmitted through the bites of infective Aedes mosquitoes. Several outbreaks of yellow fever have been documented in southern Ethiopia.Understanding the transmission cycle is pivotal to manage arboviral disease outbreaks. Therefore, the present study aimed to evaluate which species of Aedes mosquitoes contribute to the YF virus transmission and the outbreaks that have occurred, and their behaviors (biting and resting) in the region. Methods Two districts were selected based on previous Yellow Fever (YF) outbreak history. A longitudinal entomological sampling was carried out to collect adult Aedes mosquitoes using human landing catches, mechanical mouth aspirators and pyrethrum spreadsheet collection. Adult mosquito collections were conducted twice a month for six months from February 2019 to July 2020. Identification of mosquito species at the genus level was done using morphological keys and speciation using molecular techniques. Aedes mosquitoes were pooled and tested for YFV, dengue virus (DENV, serotype 1-4) and chikungunya virus (CHKV) by qPCR. Principal findings A total of 1582 Aedes mosquitoes were collected; 669 (42.3%) from Boko Dawula and 913 (57.7%) from Ofa district. Of the 406 Aedes mosquitoes molecularly characterized to the species level, the Aedes simpsoni complex accounted for 99.5% (404/406), while Aedes aegypti found in the Ofa district accounted for only 0.5% (2/ 406). From the 934 Aedes simpsoni tested for viruses and none were positive. The human biting activities of Aedes (Ae.) simpsoni peaked at 8:00 – 9:00 hour and 16:00 – 17:00 hour, mostly outdoors, both within the villages and forests. The leaves of Ensete (E.) ventricosum appear to be ideal resting places for Aedes (Ae.) simpsoni complex. Conclusion Although the tested Ae. simpsoni complex was negative for arboviruses; morning and afternoon activities of the species coincide with human outdoor activities and may therefore pose the risk of viral infection. The lower dominance of Aedes aegypti indicated that the major responsible vector for the occurrences of previous and current arboviral diseases was due to other mentioned Aedes species. It is of great importance to improve surveillance activities of arboviruses in reservoir hosts and vectors to establish control measures. Furthermore, the origin of bloodmeal and the mosquito & rsquor;s role in the transmission of arboviral diseases need further study to improve the understanding of this species.

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Selected arboviral diseases imported to Poland – current state of knowledge and perspectives for research

Abstract: Kuna A, Gajewski M, Biernat B. Selected arboviral diseases imported to Poland -current state of knowledge and perspectives for research.

Cited by 9 publications

References 39 publications

Epidemiology of dengue, chikungunya and Zika virus infections in travellers: A 16-year retrospective descriptive study at a tertiary care centre in Prague, Czech Republic

Epidemiology of dengue, chikungunya and Zika virus infections in travellers: A 16-year retrospective descriptive study at a tertiary care centre in Prague, Czech Republic

Importierte Infektionen des Zentralnervensystems

Human biting activity, resting behavior and yellow fever virus transmission potential ofAedesmosquitoes in southwest Ethiopia

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