Alert in Europe: the reappearance of a known virus worries scientists.

In any case  , the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control points out that the immediate risk to the general population remains low.   “This is a virus that causes epidemic outbreaks mainly in the African region, although isolated cases are frequently reported in Europe. The virus is mainly transmitted sexually, but it can also be transmitted through contact in the social environment of infected people, if there is exposure to biological material,” says Dimitris Paraskevis, Professor of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine at the National University of Athens, in statements to NEA.

 

 

However, he clarifies that transmissions via social media “are mainly recorded in developing countries,” where personal hygiene is often poor and preventive measures are not widely known. He concludes: “Therefore, this is a virus that generally does not cause widespread transmission, as transmissions occur from people who are symptomatic. On the other hand, this does not mean that the measures should not be followed and that appropriate precautions should not be taken.” It is important to note that in our country, no cases of this specific strain have been identified to date. In contrast, clade 2, which is less severe, is responsible for at least 160 cases within the country.