Autochthonous transmission of dengue in Europe, with special attention to the Spanish context
Epidemiology and Infection·
- DOI
- 10.1017/s095026882610123x
- PMID
- —
- PMCID
- —
- OpenAlex
- W7131792435
- Study type
- Journal article
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press (CUP)
- Article type
- journal-article
- Integrity
- current
Why this research matters now
Autochthonous dengue transmission in southern Europe represents a growing public health concern. The work proposes strategies to strengthen epidemiological surveillance, improve outbreak preparedness, and optimize vector-control policies in the context of global change.
Structured evidence summary
Research question
This work examines autochthonous dengue transmission in Europe with emphasis on Spain, exploring contributing factors, documented cases, surveillance protocols, and future transmission risk.
Study design
The article presents an overview based on analysis of reports from international and national health agencies and key scientific studies on autochthonous dengue transmission in Europe and Spain.
Population and setting
The work focuses on southern Europe, particularly Spain, in regions where Aedes albopictus and Aedes aegypti mosquito vectors have been introduced.
Main findings
The article describes factors contributing to dengue spread in Europe including climate change, human mobility, and mosquito vector proliferation. It documents autochthonous transmission cases in several European countries and Spain, examines Spanish surveillance protocols and health responses to outbreaks, and assesses future transmission risk in Spain.
Public-health relevance
Autochthonous dengue transmission in southern Europe represents a growing public health concern. The work proposes strategies to strengthen epidemiological surveillance, improve outbreak preparedness, and optimize vector-control policies in the context of global change.
Important limitations
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GIDS interpretation
This article would be discoverable through GIDS queries for dengue surveillance in Europe or Spain, climate-related transmission factors, or vector control strategies. The classifier links connect it to dengue disease, Spain geography, and topics including climate, surveillance, and transmission dynamics.
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Evidence relationships
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