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Eurosurveillance journal @eurosurveillance.org · 15/10/2026

In our new issue 👉 bit.ly/EUS3141 🔹Researchers from @rivm-nl.bsky.social investigated shigellosis in the Dutch population in times of #AntimicrobialResistance 🔹German researchers found that 1 in 3 parents were hesitant about human papillomavirus #HPV #vaccination for their child #IDSky #EpiSky 🛟

Table of content issue 41 in 2026:

Research
Understanding vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV): knowledge and perceptions among parents or guardians and healthcare workers, Germany, 2023

Surveillance
High levels of domestic transmission and drug resistance –analysis of national surveillance data for shigellosis, the Netherlands, 2018 to 2024

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Eurosurveillance journal @eurosurveillance.org · 08/10/2026

Check out our new issue 📄 bit.ly/EUS3140 Featuring a rapid communication from Germany on a nosocomial #outbreak with 16 confirmed cases with R. mannitolilytica were identified across seven hospitals in 4 German federal states The culprit: prefilled saline flush syringes #IDSky #EpiSky #MedSky 🛟🧪

Table of content issue 40 in 2026:

Rapid communication
Nosocomial outbreak of Ralstonia mannitolilytica associated with prefilled saline flush syringes distributed in Europe, Germany, March to September 2026

Outbreaks
A multi-country outbreak of Salmonella Blockley associated with tomato consumption, July to October 2024

Research
Assessing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on routine childhood vaccination uptake, the Netherlands, 2016 to 2025

Surveillance
Changes in age composition and epidemiology of candidaemia, Iceland, 2012 to 2023

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Eurosurveillance journal @eurosurveillance.org · 01/10/2026

Our new issue is out 👉 bit.ly/EUS3139 It features a rapid communication from Germany which describes how they identified a second, genetically distinct #Shamonda virus (SHAV) clade in cattle in #Germany following SHAV emerged in #Europe in 2026 #IDsky #EpiSky #MedSky #OneHealth #AnimalHealth 🛟🧪🧫

Table of content issue 39 in 2026:

Rapid communication
Two incursions, two viruses: emergence of a second novel Shamonda virus clade, Germany, 2026

Research
Trends and risk factors associated with hepatitis A severity and mortality in French hospitals: a national population-based study, 2013 to 2024

Perspective
Timely evidence generation in epidemic response: lessons from an attempted analytical epidemiological investigation during an mpox outbreak, Ireland, 2022

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Eurosurveillance journal @eurosurveillance.org · 24/09/2026

Our new issue features an outbreak report from #France on a nationwide #outbreak of #Salmonella Enteritidis linked to #pumpkin seeds So far, 81 patients have been notified & cases are still being identified. Traceback continues incl for export 🎃 bit.ly/EUS3138 #EpiSky #IDSky #FoodSafety #MedSky🧪

Table of content issue 38 in 2026:

Rapid communication
Nationwide outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis linked to consumption of pumpkin seeds, France, 2026

Surveillance
Patterns in the dynamics of respiratory viruses after the COVID-19 pandemic: an observational, retrospective study using sentinel surveillance network data, Catalonia, 2022 to 2025

Increase in congenital syphilis in the European Union and European Economic Area, 2015 to 2024 – time to scale-up public health responses

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Eurosurveillance journal @eurosurveillance.org · 18/09/2026

Check our new issue for a study comparing adult patients hospitalised with RSV, the flu or COVID-19 in Belgium. The risk profile of patients hospitalised with RSV largely resembled that of people hospitalised withthe flu or COVID-19. Read the issue: www.eurosurveillance.org/content/euro...

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Eurosurveillance journal @eurosurveillance.org · 15/09/2026

Preserving the pillars of #Peerreview: quality, trust & integrity Not just this Peer Review Week, we sincerely thank our peer reviewers and motivate the experienced ones to guide early-career researchers in the process as co-reviewers Check the details: www.eurosurveillance.org/for-reviewer...

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Eurosurveillance journal @eurosurveillance.org · 10/09/2026

Our new issue is out 👉 bit.ly/EUS3136 With a rapid communication from England presenting a time series analysis of hospitalisation & critical care admissions to evaluate the impact of maternal respiratory syncytial virus #RSV vaccination in #England #IDSky #EpiSky #PedSky #MedSky #PublicHealth 🧪🧫

Table of content issue 36 in 2026:

Rapid communication
Emergence and spread of NA-I223V and NA-S247N double-mutant A(H1N1)pdm09 influenza viruses with reduced oseltamivir susceptibility in the Netherlands and beyond, 2023 to 2026

Early impact of maternal RSV vaccination on bronchiolitis hospitalisation and critical care admissions in infants under age 3 months, England, September 2024 to March 2026

Outbreaks
Multicentre outbreak of Candida viswanathii bloodstream infections linked to contaminated milrinone, Italy, April to October 2025

An outbreak of Panton-Valentine leucocidin-producing meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus skin and soft tissue infection associated with bouncy castle use, Ireland, 2025

Autochthonous chikungunya virus (CHIKV) outbreak in the province of Modena, Emilia-Romagna region, Italy, August to October 2025: epidemiology, clinical features and virological findings

Research
Monitoring of cryptosporidiosis: a shift in circulating Cryptosporidium hominis subtypes, the Netherlands, 2016 to 2024

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Eurosurveillance journal @eurosurveillance.org · 03/09/2026

Our new issue ahead of #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay #WFED celebrates 30 years partnership with the #European field #epidemiology training programmes and an evaluation of teh German FETP programme by @rki.de researchers Take a read 📄 bit.ly/EUS3135 #IDSky #EpiSky #MedSky 🧪🛟🧫

Table of content issue 35 in 2026:

Editorial
Celebrating 30 years of partnership with the European field epidemiology training programmes

Rapid communication
Detection of nirsevimab-resistant RSV B variants in children carrying the F:N201T substitution through genomic surveillance, Spain, 2025/26 season

Outbreaks
First year of ongoing invasive Haemophilus influenzae type b outbreak among middle-aged people who use drugs and people who experience homelessness in Hamburg, Germany, September 2024 to August 2025

Research
Elimination of congenital syphilis: a nationwide register-based study, Denmark, 2010 to 2024

Thirty years of an advanced field epidemiology training programme: a mixed-methods evaluation, Germany, 1996 to 2025

Surveillance
Emerging trends in invasive Streptococcus dysgalactiae subsp. equisimilis infections in Denmark, 2014 to 2024: a nationwide genomic and registry-based study

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Eurosurveillance journal @eurosurveillance.org · 31/08/2026

Has resistance to #antibiotics in Neisseria gonorrhoeae changed over the past 10 years in #Germany? Researchers from the @rki.de examined temporal trends in antibiotic susceptibility of isolates and possible shifts in sexual networks 👇 bit.ly/EUS3334NG #IDSky #STISky #EpiSky #AMR 🧪🛟

Key public health message

What did you want to address in this study and why?

Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that is common among sexually active men who have sex with men. Antibiotic resistance in Neisseria gonorrhoeae, the bacterium causing gonorrhoea, can make it harder to treat the disease. We wanted to find out whether resistance to antibiotics in Neisseria gonorrhoeae has changed over the past 10 years in Germany and if some groups are more affected than others.

What have we learnt from this study?

We used data collected from laboratories across Germany in a national surveillance system for gonorrhoea to analyse the development of antibiotic resistance. We found that the bacterium is becoming less responsive to the three antibiotics that we examined. This was especially true for samples from males that were not collected from the genital region.

What are the implications of your findings for public health?

Our findings demonstrate the importance of monitoring antibiotic resistance in gonorrhoea. This requires laboratory testing when patients are diagnosed and can help doctors choose appropriate treatments. General STI prevention is important, particularly for men who have sex with men and young heterosexual persons. Easy access to STI testing, timely treatment, safer sex and future vaccination could all help to reduce the spread of gonorrhoea.

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Eurosurveillance journal @eurosurveillance.org · 28/08/2026

Our new issue presents two #AntimicrobialResistance #AMR topics 💊 bit.ly/EUS3334 Has resistance to #antibiotics in Neisseria gonorrhoeae changed over the past 10 years in Germany & do EU/EEA countries have national targets for antimicrobial consumption & stewardship? #IDSky #EpiSky #MedSky 🛟🧪 🧫

Table of content issue 34 in 2026:

Surveillance
Analysis of minimum inhibitory concentrations of azithromycin, ceftriaxone and ciprofloxacin for Neisseria gonorrhoeae from antimicrobial resistance sentinel surveillance, Germany, 2014 to 2023

Mapping nationally adopted targets for antimicrobial consumption and stewardship indicators in the human health domain, 25 European Union/European Economic Area countries, 2025

Letters to the editor
Autochthonous transmission patterns of dengue virus serotype 2 in Italy: evidence from outbreaks in 2024
Authors’ response

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Eurosurveillance journal @eurosurveillance.org · 20/08/2026

Marking #WorldMosquitoDay today, authors from @ecdc.europa.eu and the European Commission outline the requirements of future #mosquito control in Europe in our new issue 🦟 bit.ly/EUS3133 #IDSky #EpiSky #MedSky #MicroSky #cattle #dengue #WestNile #WNV #chikungunya #AMR #UTI #OneHealth 🛟🧪🧫

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Rapid communication
Detection of a novel Shamonda Orthobunyavirus in dairy cattle, France, June 2026

Surveillance
Antibiotic treatment and antimicrobial resistance in urinary tract infections among the older population in Denmark, 1999 to 2023

Perspective
Strengthening mosquito control to manage emerging mosquito-borne diseases

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Eurosurveillance journal @eurosurveillance.org · 10/08/2026

In this week's issue, a study by Hansson et al. estimated how doxy-PEP could increase overall antibiotic use among men who have sex with men. They found that it could result in around 4.5 million doses of doxycycline being taken in a year. Read it here: www.eurosurveillance.org/content/10.2...

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Eurosurveillance journal @eurosurveillance.org · 30/07/2026

Our new issue features a rapid communication about a rapidly expanding clade Ib #mpox outbreak in Northern Ireland which is characterised by severe anorectal disease and presentation to non-sexual health settings, including secondary care 👉 bit.ly/EUS3130 #IDSky #EpiSky #MedSky 🛟🧪

Table of content issue 30 in 2026:

Rapid communication
A rapidly developing outbreak of clade Ib mpox among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men associated with severe proctitis, Northern Ireland, June 2026

Emergence of an echovirus 17 subtype causing a viral meningitis outbreak, Israel, 2025 to 2026

Surveillance
Vaccine safety surveillance during an mpox outbreak, Germany, June 2022 to February 2024

Evaluation of the Automated and Early Detection of Seasonal Epidemic Onset and Burden Levels (AEDSEO) method for respiratory surveillance using data from 21 European countries

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Eurosurveillance journal @eurosurveillance.org · 23/07/2026

In our new issue, authors from Switzerland report on 6 human #Dermatophilus infections from 2025-2026 in a retrospective review of patient records The review followed the @ecdc.europa.eu assessment on emerging human D. congolensis infections in Europe 📄 bit.ly/EUS3129 #IDSky #EpiSky #MedSky 🧪🛟🧫

Table of content issue 29 in 2026:

Rapid communication
Human infections with Dermatophilus sp.: travel-associated first case and a local cluster in the context of emerging European outbreaks, Basel, Switzerland, 2025 to 2026

Surveillance
Epidemiology of Mycoplasma pneumoniae and co-detection with other respiratory pathogens in a respiratory sentinel surveillance system in Scotland, October 2022 to May 2025

Letters to the editor
Seasonality and effects of climatic exposures on community-acquired Legionnaires’ disease incidence, Italy, 2005 to 2023

Authors’ response

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Eurosurveillance journal @eurosurveillance.org · 21/07/2026

Yes, the authors acknowledge several limitations in their analysis of the surveillance data including under-reporting, variability in diagnostic practices that may underestimate true incidence or that aggregated data do not include info on sexual behaviour, exposure category or testing denominators

Key public health message

What did you want to address in this study and why?
We describe national trends in reported syphilis, gonorrhoea and chlamydia in Poland between 2013 and 2024, with particular attention to the period 2020 to 2024. Poland has some of the lowest notification rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STI) in Europe, making it important to understand whether the increases observed in 2021 to 2024 reflect more infections or improved detection after disruption to healthcare services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

What have we learnt from this study?
Reported notifications of all three infections increased in the period 2021 to 2024, particularly among men aged 20–44 years and in urbanised regions. There were marked geographic and urban–rural differences. While syphilis notification rates approached European averages, gonorrhoea and chlamydia rates remained substantially lower, suggesting that differences in testing intensity and diagnostic access may contribute to the observed disparities.

What are the implications of your findings for public health?
Improving access to STI testing and ensuring that diagnosed infections are consistently reported would help public health authorities to better understand disease trends and target prevention efforts where they are needed most.

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Eurosurveillance journal @eurosurveillance.org · 16/07/2026

Our new issue is out 📰 bit.ly/EUS3128 Dunning et al. outline measures in #Europe & the United States in response to the current #outbreak of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus & compare those implemented during the 2013–2016 #Ebola outbreak #IDSky #EpiSky #MedSky 🛟🧪 #AMRSky

slide showing Table of content issue 28 in 2026:

Rapid communication
Screening and monitoring of travellers returning from countries affected by Bundibugyo virus: an overview of European approaches, July 2026

Research
National automated surveillance of hospital onset bacteraemia and fungaemia using data from the national antimicrobial resistance surveillance system: a retrospective exploratory evaluation, the Netherlands, 2018 to 2023

Surveillance
Trends in syphilis, gonorrhoea and chlamydia: a descriptive analysis of national surveillance data, Poland, 2013 to 2024

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Eurosurveillance journal @eurosurveillance.org · 09/07/2026

In today's issue, researchers from #Italy examine data from a large dengue outbreak in 2024 to determine main transmission hotspots & the influence of e.g. temperature and #mosquito control measures to identify #dengue transmission patterns in #Europe 🦟 bit.ly/EUS3127 #IDsky #EpiSky #MedSky 🛟🧪

Table of content issue 27 in 2026:

Research
Autochthonous transmission patterns of dengue virus serotype 2 in Italy: evidence from outbreaks in 2024

Perspective
Perspective on human diagnostic and national reference laboratory preparedness for zoonotic influenza in Europe

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Eurosurveillance journal @eurosurveillance.org · 08/07/2026

Can monitoring of flavivirus prevalence in #blood donors serve as an early warning system for human infections and provide valuable data for #PublicHealth preparedness? 🦟 www.eurosurveillance.org/content/10.2... #IDSky #EpiSky #mosquitoes #WEstNile #WNV 🧪🛟🦠⚕️ #MedSky #BloodSafety

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What did you want to address in this study and why?

West Nile virus (WNV) can cause severe neurological disease in humans. In recent years, France has reported increasing numbers of WNV cases, including in regions with no previous history of virus detection. We therefore wanted to estimate, the prevalence of WNV among blood donors in mainland France, including geographical distribution and risk factors of exposure to WNV, to assess potential implications for transfusion safety and public health.

What have we learnt from this study?

After analysing 44,490 sera from voluntary blood donors collected in 2021–2022, we found a low overall national seroprevalence of WNV (0.97%). However, we also identified signals that WNV had been spreading silently in some unexpected areas, beyond the regions already known to be affected and several associated risk factors including region of residence and blood group.

What are the implications of your findings for public health?

Our findings support the need to extend WNV surveillance in humans, mosquito vectors and other accidental hosts (mainly horses and birds) beyond the known affected areas, including monitoring products of human origin (blood and organs).

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Eurosurveillance journal @eurosurveillance.org · 04/07/2026

Mark your calendars for @escaide.eu from 18-20 November 2026 in Stockholm Join us in person on 17 Nov 2026 for our pre-conference workshop on how to improve your chances to get published in scholarly journals and on day two of the conference for our 30-year anniversary seminar #IDSky #EpiSky 🛟🧫

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Eurosurveillance journal @eurosurveillance.org · 02/07/2026

Our new issue is out 🗞️ bit.ly/EUS3126 featuring research articles on estimating the prevalence of West Nile Virus #WNV among blood donors in mainland #France and a paper exploring #AI use among Canadian, European & U.S. Field #Epidemiology Training Programme fellows #EpiSky #IDSky #MedSky 🧪🛟🦠

Table of content issue 26 in 2026:

Research
Seroprevalence of West Nile virus among blood donors in mainland France, 2021 to 2022

Artificial intelligence (AI) in action: a cross-continental survey of AI adoption among field epidemiology fellows in Canada, the United States, and Europe, 2024

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Eurosurveillance journal @eurosurveillance.org · 29/06/2026

17 #European countries, 1 aim: assessing existing bloodstream infections #BSI surveillance systems & progress towards electronic health records-BSI surveillance to harmonise approaches and data quality www.eurosurveillance.org/content/10.2... #IDSky #EpiSky #AMRSky #HAI 🛟🧪🦠🧫 #MicroSky

Key public health message

What did you want to address in this study and why?

As opposed to traditional reporting, automated data extraction and processing from electronic health records (EHR) can provide more timely and easily accessible data on diseases or infections to inform prevention and control strategies. Here, we describe a European project aimed at using EHR for surveillance of bloodstream infections (BSI) and moving towards comparable data across 17 countries in the EU/EEA.

What have we learnt from this study?

All participating countries reported similar challenges in the implementation of automated or semi-automated EHR-based BSI surveillance systems, including data standardisation, insufficient IT capacity and data protection issues. There is a need in most countries to advance and implement standardised controlled vocabularies, common data models and validation processes.

What are the implications of your findings for public health?

The implementation of EHR-based surveillance systems for BSI will be essential for improving data harmonisation and quality. This project has supported the implementation and strengthening of automated EHR-based BSI surveillance across Europe. The surveillance data can ultimately lead to better infection prevention and control measures for BSI at local, national and EU levels.

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Eurosurveillance journal @eurosurveillance.org · 27/06/2026

Germany is considered a low-prevalence country for #hepatitis B #HBV & C #HCV Ghodratian et al. retrospectively analysed 10,000 serum samples from a Prevalence Study of Antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 Can the results inform national screening policies? 👇 bit.ly/EUS3125hep #EpiSky #IDSky #MedSky 🛟🧪

Key public health message

What did you want to address in this study?

Infection with hepatitis C (HCV), B (HBV) and D (HDV) virus can lead to a chronic liver disease. We aimed to update estimates of hepatitis C, B and D prevalence in Germany, as previous data were largely based on blood donors or selected groups and therefore may not represent the general population.

What have we learnt from this study?

Hepatitis C, B and D are not widespread in Germany, but they still affect some people. Among the 10,000 people we tested, we found four people with an active HCV infection and 13 people with a past HCV infection. We also found 21 persons with an HBV infection, none of whom were confirmed infected with HDV. Importantly, some people with hepatitis did not know they were infected, showing that not all cases are currently being diagnosed.

What are the implications for public health practice?

Hepatitis C, B and D infections are uncommon in Germany. However, some infections remain undiagnosed, so targeted testing is important. Expanding testing, ensuring that people diagnosed with hepatitis B are also tested for hepatitis D, and improving linkage to care can help close gaps and support the goal of eliminating viral hepatitis.

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Eurosurveillance journal @eurosurveillance.org · 26/06/2026

In our new issue @louiseroer.bsky.social et al. describe a multi-country #outbreak of NDM-5-producing Enterobacter hormaechei ST1344 across 7 European countries - for which a source has yet to be identified Read it here&check out the other papers 👇 bit.ly/EUS3125 #IDSky #EpiSky #MicroSky 🛟🧪 #AMR

Table of content issue 25 in 2026:

Rapid Communication
Dermatophilosis among men who have sex with men, Stockholm, Sweden, March to June, 2026

Ongoing multi-country outbreak of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacter hormaechei ST1344 carrying bla NDM-5 in the European Union/European Economic Area, March 2025 to April 2026

Detection of antibodies against avian influenza in European dairy cattle, the Netherlands, January 2026

Surveillance
First steps in establishing surveillance of bloodstream infections from electronic health record derived data, EU/EEA countries, March 2023 to March 2025

Research
Population-based prevalence and screening gaps of hepatitis C, B and D, Germany, 2020 to 2021

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Eurosurveillance journal @eurosurveillance.org · 24/06/2026

Possible ways to regain control over #measles transmission after the @who.int declared the re-establishment of endemic measles in #Spain in 2026 Aznar et al. describe key factors shaping a measles #outbreak in Alicante 👇 bit.ly/EUS3124measles #IDSky #EpiSky #MedSky 🛟🧪🧫 @isciiisalud.bsky.social

Image showing proposed transmission chains in an outbreak of measles, Alicante, Spain, 14 January−11 April 2026 (n = 34 cases) Circles represent individual cases and lines indicate probable transmission events. Connections between cases reflect epidemiological links and do not represent temporal or spatial distance.

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Eurosurveillance journal @eurosurveillance.org · 22/06/2026

Leftover food sample collection + testing by whole genome sequencing = timely identification of a novel outbreak source An #outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes in Canada 2024 👇 www.eurosurveillance.org/content/10.2... #IDSky #EpiSky #MedSky #FoodSafety 🛟🧪

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Eurosurveillance journal @eurosurveillance.org · 18/06/2026

Our new issue is out 🗞️ bit.ly/EUS3124 Featuring papers on the #PublicHealth response in the #outbreak of Andes #hantavirus & analysis of all known #Ebola disease cases outside Africa since 1976 assessing the risk of undetected Orthoebolavirus transmission outside Africa #IDSky #EpiSky #MedSky 🧪🛟

Table of content issue 24 in 2026:

Rapid Communication
The risk of global Ebola virus spread is low: epidemiology of Ebola disease cases outside Africa, 1976 to May 2026

Andes virus outbreak linked to expedition cruise ship travel, multi-country investigation and response, April to June 2026

Measles outbreak in an occupational setting: challenges to regain elimination status for Spain, 14 January to 11 April 2026

Outbreaks
A new suspect: Listeria monocytogenes outbreak linked to pasteurised plant-based beverages, Canada, 2024

Surveillance
Epidemiology and characteristics of cases with monkeypox virus clade I in the WHO European Region, 2024 to 2025

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Eurosurveillance journal @eurosurveillance.org · 11/06/2026

Thanks to high #vaccination rates, the Northern Territory of #Australia had not seen locally acquired #diphtheria disease since the late 1990s - until cutaneous cases emerged in 2025 and respiratory cases in 2026 Read about the #outbreak ➡️ bit.ly/EUS3123 #IDSky #EpiSky #MicroSky #MedSky 🧪🛟 #HIVSky

Table of content issue 23 in 2026:

Rapid Communication
Diphtheria outbreak, Northern Territory of Australia, 2025 to 2026

Research
Characterising individuals with newly diagnosed HIV before versus during the era of PrEP: a descriptive time-series analysis of data from a sexual health centre in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 2015 to 2024

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Eurosurveillance journal @eurosurveillance.org · 09/06/2026

#Measles is highly infectious & quarantine of susceptible close contacts is an important measure to curb transmission Is there an optimal quarantine strategy, balancing #outbreak control and impact on families & education systems? 👉 www.eurosurveillance.org/content/10.2... #EpiSky #IDSky #MedSky🧪

Visual with teh Key public health message

What did you want to address in this study and why?

Measles is a highly contagious viral disease which can lead to severe consequences. When measles appears in a primary school or daycare, children may have to stay at home for several weeks, which disrupts learning and family life. We investigated whether these long quarantine periods are always necessary. The goal was to stop measles from spreading while keeping the impact on children and parents as small as possible.

What have we learnt from this study?

We found that in many cases, children do not need to at stay home for the full 21 days usually recommended, since shorter quarantine periods of 18 days could be enough. Schools with a vaccination coverage above 70% may also need fewer restrictions. In higher-risk situations, for example when the vaccination coverage is only 20%, vaccinating children quickly after exposure can have an additional benefit.

What are the implications of your findings for public health?

These findings support a more tailored approach instead of general and often strict quarantine rules for all situations. This makes the rules easier to understand, accept and follow. Informed by our simulation results, measles policy in Flanders was revised to reduce the quarantine period from 21 to 18 days in daycares, and in primary schools with a vaccination coverage below 70%.

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Eurosurveillance journal @eurosurveillance.org · 09/06/2026

West Nile virus #WNV is a zoonotic mosquito-borne pathogen increasingly reported in #Europe Is there a way to characterise heterogeneities in the average annual human risk of WNV infection and in WNV surveillance across the region? 🦟 www.eurosurveillance.org/content/10.2... #IDsky #EpiSky #MedSky

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What did you want to address in this study and why?
West Nile virus (WNV) is transmitted via mosquitoes to humans and other animals. Infections of West Nile virus are increasing in Europe, and the disease has a considerable impact on human health including blood and transplant safety. We aimed to estimate the average annual risk of WNV infection in humans and analyse potential differences in reporting of WNV infections across Europe.

What have we learnt from this study?
We identified hotspots of transmission and learnt that the average annual risk of WNV infection and reporting across the 119 European NUTS 0–3 regions included in this study is heterogeneous. Notably, we found that the locations reporting the largest number of WNV reported cases are not necessarily those experiencing the highest number of infections.

What are the implications of your findings for public health?
This study suggests that WNV surveillance detects different proportions of the actual (unobserved) number of infections across Europe. Seroprevalence surveys can help estimate the true number of infections, the susceptibility of the population and assess the local transmission risk.

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Eurosurveillance journal @eurosurveillance.org · 04/06/2026

Our news issue is out, looking at why Andes hantavirus is not the next SARS-CoV-2 & the estimate average annual risk of West Nile #virus infection in humans and potential differences in reporting of #WNV infections across #Europe Read all articles here 👉 bit.ly/EUS3122 #IDSky #MedSky #EpiSky 🛟🧪 🦟

Table of content issue 22 in 2026:

Rapid
Why Andes hantavirus is not the next SARS-CoV-2: contrasting viral shedding, transmissibility and genomic patterns

Scenario analysis for potential community spread of Andes virus (ANDV)

Research
Modelling the risk of West Nile virus infection in seven European countries from published serological and case notification data, 2008 to 2022

Informing quarantine policy for measles control in primary school and daycare settings: insights from a simulation study, Flanders, Belgium

Evaluating a new partner management strategy for bacterial sexually transmitted infections after a change in 2020 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 2017 to 2023

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Eurosurveillance journal @eurosurveillance.org · 28/05/2026

Our new issue presents promising & concerning #STI news A report from Croatia on extensively drug-resistant #gonorrhoea (ceftriaxone & high-level azithromycin resistance) and 7️⃣ European countries reporting a decline in #chlamydia cases 🗞️ bit.ly/EUS3121 #IDSky #EpiSky #MedSky #STISky 🛟🧪 #Influenza

Table of content issue 21 in 2026:

Rapid communication
Extensively drug-resistant (XDR) Neisseria gonorrhoeae cured with ceftriaxone 2 g intravenous monotherapy in Croatia, March 2026

Euroroundup
Decreased chlamydia notifications in six European Union/European Economic Area countries and England, 2024

Surveillance
Global influenza epidemiology after 2020: patterns of circulation, epidemic timing and duration, and implications for vaccination strategies

Surveillance of invasive pneumococcal disease in Germany: surge in PCV13 serotypes and new challenges, 2017 to 2024

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Eurosurveillance journal @eurosurveillance.org · 21/05/2026

Check out our new issue featuring a rapid communication from Italy on a case of invasive infection caused by a penicillin-resistant group B streptococcal strain which was multidrug-resistant 👉 bit.ly/EUS3120 #IDSky #EpiSky #MedSky #MicroSky #PublicHealth 🛟🧪🩺 #OneHealth

Table of content issue 20 in 2026:

Rapid communication
Overview of chikungunya viral transmission, French Guiana, 2026

First case of penicillin-resistant Streptococcus agalactiae (group B Streptococcus) isolated from an adult patient in Italy, February 2026

Cross-reactive human antibody responses to H9N2 influenza virus, New York, United States, 2025

Research
Targeted monitoring informed by mapping the ongoing spread of tick-borne encephalitis virus, the Netherlands

Prospective use of wastewater surveillance for early detection of enterovirus D68 in community outbreaks among children, Niigata City, Japan, 2024

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Eurosurveillance journal @eurosurveillance.org · 14/05/2026

In our new issue, Rüther et al. explore the state and potential for automated surveillance of healthcare-associated infections in #hospitals across #Europe 🩺 bit.ly/EUS3119 #MedSky #MicroSky #EpiSky #IDSky #HAI #vaccines #vaccination #rabies 🧫🛟🧪

Table of content issue 19 in 2026:

Rapid communication
Rabies in a dog commercially imported into Germany from Russia, 2026

Research
Product- and schedule-specific vaccine effectiveness against invasive Haemophilus influenzae serotype b (Hib) disease, The Netherlands, 2005 to 2023

Current state and potential of hospitals for automated healthcare-associated infection surveillance: data from 24 European countries, 2022 to 2023

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Eurosurveillance journal @eurosurveillance.org · 07/05/2026

Our new issue presents interim #VaccineEffectiveness results from Canada: The 2025/26 season #COVID19 #vaccine almost halved the risk of COVID-19-related illness at about 9 weeks after vaccination, with protection beyond the target strain of the vaccine 👉 bit.ly/EUS3118 #IDSky #MedSky #EpiSky 🛟🧪🧫

Table of content issue 18 in 2026:

Rapid communication
A case of carbapenamase production in Shigella flexneri isolated in Ireland, 2025

Research
Interim 2025/26 LP.8.1 vaccine effectiveness estimates against COVID-19 from the Canadian Sentinel Practitioner Surveillance Network (SPSN): insights into possible impact of influenza and other respiratory virus co-circulation

Genomic landscape of Candidozyma auris in Italy, 2019 to 2025: emerging diversity of clade I sub-lineages associated with inter-facility transmission and cross-border transfers

SURVEILLANCE
First results of a national deployment of a fully automated central-line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) surveillance system, Switzerland, 2022 to 2023

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Eurosurveillance journal @eurosurveillance.org · 05/05/2026

Takeaways after an #outbreak of highly pathogenic #avianinfluenza A(H5N1) in Germany: 🔹Early veterinary surveillance enables rapid detection 🔹Spillover to mammals: cats may signal environmental circulation 🔹Occupational exposure remains a transmission pathway bit.ly/EUS31HPAI #IDSky #EpiSky🛟🧪#HPAI

Visual summarisiing the findings of an out break of Highly pathogenic avian influenza, HPAI, A(H5N1) in poultry and domestic cats and occupational exposure among veterinary and other first responders, Germany, February 2026. Illustrated with for immages with text.

1. image: Cat and hen with text "HPAI A(H5N1) in a poultry holding. Second image: Cat and person in protective gear: infection in domestic cats/ Third image: Person in protective gear and healthcare personnel next to them: 17 exposed persons, coordinated One Health Respoinse. Fourth image with syringe, vaccine bottle and a virus image: Seasonal flu vaccination recommended.

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Eurosurveillance journal @eurosurveillance.org · 30/04/2026

Our latest issue is out! In an article, Fotakis et al. identified a non-trivial health burden of tick-borne encephalitis in north-east Italy from 2017 to 2024, requiring public health attention. Read the issue: www.eurosurveillance.org/content/euro... #EpiSky #IDSky

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Eurosurveillance journal @eurosurveillance.org · 23/04/2026

Our latest issue is out! In an editorial, Hans Kluge reflects on the legacy of European Immunization Week, launched by @who.int in 2007. It has since become a well-established campaign raising awareness of vaccines across Europe. Read the issue: www.eurosurveillance.org/content/euro...

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Eurosurveillance journal @eurosurveillance.org · 21/04/2026

As European Immunization Week kicks off, we have just published a rapid communication by l'Anson et al. from the @ukhsa.bsky.social looking into the recent invasive meningococcal disease outbreak in South East England. Read the article: www.eurosurveillance.org/content/10.2... #EIW2026 #EpiSky

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Eurosurveillance journal @eurosurveillance.org · 17/04/2026

Ahead of European Immunization Week 2026, our latest issue features essential research on vaccine effectiveness and vaccine-preventable diseases, including - COVID-19 - Invasive meningococcal disease - Invasive pneumococcal disease - Pertussis Link 🔗 www.eurosurveillance.org/content/euro...

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Eurosurveillance journal @eurosurveillance.org · 10/04/2026

The new issue is out! It features research by Canabarro et al. estimating that 3.2 million people live with chronic hepatitis B in the EU/EEA. Estimating HBV prevalence is challenging, yet essential for effective public health action. Read the issue: www.eurosurveillance.org/content/euro...

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Eurosurveillance journal @eurosurveillance.org · 06/04/2026

Happy Easter from the Eurosurveillance team! The new issue is out, featuring a study by Croci et al. indicating that influenza vaccination may offer protection against heart attack and stroke even in breakthrough infections. Read it here: www.eurosurveillance.org/content/euro... #EpiSky #MedSky

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Eurosurveillance journal @eurosurveillance.org · 27/03/2026

Our latest issue is out! This issue features a rapid communication examining the local spread of the monkeypox virus clade Ib in Berlin between the end of 2025 and early 2026. Read the issue here: www.eurosurveillance.org/content/euro... #EpiSky #MedSky

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Eurosurveillance journal @eurosurveillance.org · 19/03/2026

The latest issue is out, ahead of #WorldTuberculosisDay! A study found that most growing TB clusters in Almería, Spain, were caused by reactivations of old infections or new diagnoses in patients living with undiagnosed or subclinical TB. Read it here: www.eurosurveillance.org/content/euro...

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Eurosurveillance journal @eurosurveillance.org · 13/03/2026

This week's issue is out! As West Nile Virus spreads to new areas in Europe, a study in the Netherlands found that monitoring hosts or vectors of WNV can help identify circulation of the virus earlier. Read the issue here: www.eurosurveillance.org/content/euro... #EpiSky #MedSky

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Eurosurveillance journal @eurosurveillance.org · 06/03/2026

Issue 9 is out! This issue includes a rapid communication by @ukhsa.bsky.social on a Burkholderia stabilis outbreak linked to skin cleansing wipes in the United Kingdom, which resulted in clinical infections and one death. Read it here: www.eurosurveillance.org/content/euro...

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Eurosurveillance journal @eurosurveillance.org · 04/03/2026

An investigation published in our latest issue looked into an outbreak of #STEC linked to frozen pizzas in France. The outbreak had a significant impact: there were 59 identified cases, with 50 resulting in severe disease and 2 deaths. Read it here: www.eurosurveillance.org/content/10.2...

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Eurosurveillance journal @eurosurveillance.org · 27/02/2026

Our new issue is out! As the WHO meets to discuss the influenza vaccine composition for 2026/27, Faksová et al. demonstrate how the Nordic health data infrastructure can help evaluate the effectiveness of influenza vaccines each year. Read it here: www.eurosurveillance.org/content/euro...

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Eurosurveillance journal @eurosurveillance.org · 20/02/2026

The new issue is out! Ahead of the WHO's meeting on the composition of influenza vaccines for 2025/26, this issue features essential research on influenza vaccine coverage, effectiveness, and a local surge in cases associated with subclade K. Read it here: www.eurosurveillance.org/content/euro...

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Eurosurveillance journal @eurosurveillance.org · 13/02/2026

The new issue is out! This issue includes a cross-sectional study estimating the prevalence of protective antibodies against the influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 and A(H3N2) viruses, including the new K subclade, in Portugal during the summer of 2025. Read it here: www.eurosurveillance.org/content/euro...

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Eurosurveillance journal @eurosurveillance.org · 05/02/2026

In our new issue Separovic et al. present first estimates on #influenza #vaccine effectiveness for the Canadian #flu season: the risk of medically-attended influenza A(H3N2) illness was reduced by 40% among vaccinated relative to unvaccinated individuals 👇 bit.ly/eus315 #IDSky #MedSky #EpiSky 🛟⚕️🧪🧫

Eurosurveillance table of content issue 5 in 2026

Rapid communication
Interim 2025/26 influenza vaccine effectiveness estimates with immuno-epidemiological considerations for A(H3N2) subclade K protection, Canada, January 2026

Surveillance
Design and implementation of an evaluation framework for the Epidemic Intelligence from Open Sources (EIOS) system for international public health intelligence at the Robert Koch Institute, Germany, 2023

Research
Detection of Aeromonas, Campylobacter and Salmonella using concurrent bacterial culture and commercial multiplex PCR, Sydney, Australia, 2023

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