摘要
Since November 2025, more than 70 travel-related chikungunya cases among travellers returning from Seychelles have been reported by 10 European countries. ECDC assesses that local transmission in mainland Europe is currently unlikely, though continued vigilance is warranted given the volume of imported cases.
詳細內容
Since November 2025, more than 70 travel-related cases among travellers returning from Seychelles have been reported by 10 European countries. This represents a significant number of imported chikungunya cases linked to ongoing transmission in Seychelles.
Key points:
- Case count: Over 70 travel-related chikungunya cases reported since November 2025.
- Source: All cases linked to travel to Seychelles, indicating active chikungunya transmission on the islands.
- Reporting countries: 10 European countries have reported cases among returning travellers.
- Risk assessment: Local transmission in mainland Europe is currently assessed as unlikely, as the primary mosquito vector (Aedes albopictus) is not active during the winter season in most of Europe.
- Travel advice: Travellers to Seychelles should take precautions against mosquito bites.
相關疾病
- Chikungunya
影響地區
- Seychelles (source of infection)
- EU/EEA (10 countries reporting imported cases)
萃取時間: 2026-03-09T19:00:00Z 資料來源: ECDC (news)