Tick-Borne Encephalitis Virus Infection in a Two-Year-Old Child Returning from Switzerland (July-August 2023): Is It Time for TBE Immunization of Serbian Travelers?

IF 3.3 3区医学 Q2 MICROBIOLOGY

Pathogens Pub Date : 2024-11-18 DOI:10.3390/pathogens13111013

Verica Simin, Ognjen Ležakov, Ivana Bogdan, Dragana Mijatović, Dragana Gazibara, Lidija Popović-Dragonjić, Gordana Vijatov Đurić, Borko Milanović, Jelena Kesić, Andrea Đuretić, Ágota Ábrahám, Zsófia Lanszki, Gábor Kemenesi, Brigitta Zana, Krisztián Bányai, Zbigniew Zając, Dejan Jakimovski, Alejandro Cabezas-Cruz, Pavle Banović

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Abstract

Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is a vaccine-preventable viral infection that poses significant public health challenges, particularly in regions where tick-borne diseases are endemic. This case report describes a 2-year-old boy with confirmed abortive TBEV infection following a tick bite during travel to Switzerland. The patient developed fever and mild symptoms but did not exhibit central nervous system involvement. The case underscores the importance of raising awareness among healthcare providers and travelers from non-endemic areas, such as Serbia, about TBE risk and the potential benefits of preventive vaccination. Strategic immunization campaigns could mitigate the public health impact of travel-related TBE.

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一名从瑞士回国的两岁儿童感染了蜱传脑炎病毒（2023 年 7 月至 8 月）：现在是对塞尔维亚旅行者进行蜱媒脑炎免疫接种的时候了吗？

蜱传脑炎（TBE）是一种疫苗可预防的病毒感染，给公共卫生带来了巨大挑战，尤其是在蜱传疾病流行的地区。本病例报告描述了一名两岁男童在瑞士旅行期间被蜱虫叮咬后感染 TBEV，经确诊后流产。患者出现发热和轻微症状，但未表现出中枢神经系统受累。该病例强调了提高医疗服务提供者和来自塞尔维亚等非流行地区的旅行者对结核病风险和预防接种潜在益处的认识的重要性。战略性免疫接种活动可减轻与旅行有关的结核病对公共卫生的影响。

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Pathogens Medicine-Immunology and Allergy

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6.40

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8.10%

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1285

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17.75 days

期刊介绍： Pathogens (ISSN 2076-0817) publishes reviews, regular research papers and short notes on all aspects of pathogens and pathogen-host interactions. There is no restriction on the length of the papers. Our aim is to encourage scientists to publish their experimental and theoretical research in as much detail as possible. Full experimental and/or methodical details must be provided for research articles.