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Chapter 12b: TBE in Croatia

Overview of TBE in Croatia

Table 1: Virus, vector, transmission of TBE in Croatia

Viral subtypes, European subtype (TBEV-EU) 2,3
distribution

Reservoir animals Rodents

Infected tick species (%) Information not available

Dairy product In 2015 a small outbreak of TBE affecting 7 people from the region of
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transmission Bjelovar after consuming fresh goat's milk and cheeses

Table 2: TBE reporting and vaccine prevention in Croatia

Mandatory TBE TBE has been an obligatory reportable disease in Croatia since 2007
1
reporting

Other TBE surveillance Not applicable

Special clinical features Information not available

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Available vaccines FSME-IMMUN

Vaccination Only recommended for residents in endemic areas and those visiting
recommendations and endemic areas (for recreation), as well as forestry workers in the
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reimbursement Koprivnica-Križevci region

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Year / Number of vaccinated individuals in Zagreb
2010 / 670
Vaccine uptake by age 2011 / 678
group/risk group/ 2012 / 781
general population
2013 / 577
2014 / 415

Name, address/website National Institute of Public Health of Croatia
of TBE National
https://www.hzjz.hr/en/
Reference Center

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