Is there a malaria risk in Greece?

Is there a malaria risk in Greece?

Risk is absent in most of the country; risk exists only in specified areas: Locally acquired cases of malaria (P. vivax) have been confirmed in the regional units of Evros (municipalities of Alexandroupoli and Soufli) and Tessaloniki (municipality of Delta). Previous cases have also been reported from Achaia and Elis.

Is Greece malaria-free?

Greece was declared malaria-free in 1974 after a long antimalarial fight. In 2011–2012, an outbreak of P. vivax malaria was reported in Evrotas, an agricultural area in Southern Greece, where a large number of immigrants from endemic countries live and work.

Do mosquitos in Greece carry disease?

In Greece there are some mosquito species that can transmit certain diseases, if infected: West Nile virus, which is transmitted through the “house” common mosquitoes, is considered established in our country, and cases are recorded almost annually during the transmission season.

Where does malaria infect the most?

Malaria can be fatal, particularly when caused by the plasmodium species common in Africa. The World Health Organization estimates that about 94\% of all malaria deaths occur in Africa — most commonly in children under the age of 5.

Are there mosquitoes in Greece?

Generally speaking, there are mosquitos in Greece. The good thing is that they aren’t everywhere. Expect to get bitten more times if you are next to a river, a stream or a swamp… They tend to be present at places with water.

Is there malaria in Crete?

During the last years malaria has reappeared in Crete and the number of cases has increased. As malaria is a significant public health problem, we all have to be in alert for the report and surveillance of the disease.

Does Greece have Zika virus?

Greece is a non-endemic country regarding ZIKV. Neveretheless, the region is infested with mosquitoes of the genus Aedes, like Aedes albopticus [11], which could serve as vectors for ZIKV.

Which Greek Island has the least mosquitoes?

Santorini
There are some that, although they don’t smell like an expensive perfume, they don’t stink at all. As they have wings they are all over, but my experience is that Santorini has the fewest mozzies of any place Ive been to in Greece, presumably because its so dry.

Can you get malaria in the UK?

Malaria is a serious but preventable disease caused by the parasite Plasmodium. It doesn’t occur in the UK. It’s transmitted by the bite of the female Anopheles mosquito in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

What is the most prevalent disease in Greece?

Here are the top five common diseases in Greece:

1. Cardiovascular Disease. The number one cause of death in Greece in 2014, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) affect millions of people annually, worldwide.
2. Cancer.
3. Alzheimer’s and other Dementias.
4. Chronic Respiratory Diseases.
5. Diabetes.