An unusual surge in the number of toxigenic diphtheria infections was noted in several European countries in the summer of 2022.
According to research published by the New England Journal of Medicine on June 4, 2025, a total of 20 cases of diphtheria were reported across six European countries from January to July 31, 2022.
After July, there was a steep increase in case numbers, with 38 cases reported in August, 74 in September, and 115 in October, before the number plateaued at 116 cases across 10 countries in November 2022.
Diphtheria Cases Can Be Reduce in Europe By Increasing Vaccinations
Diphtheria Cases Can Be Reduced in Europe By Increasing Vaccinations
An unusual surge in the number of toxigenic diphtheria infections was noted in several European countries in the summer of 2022.
According to research published by the New England Journal of Medicine on June 4, 2025, a total of 20 cases of diphtheria were reported across six European countries from January to July 31, 2022.
After July, there was a steep increase in case numbers, with 38 cases reported in August, 74 in September, and 115 in October, before the number plateaued at 116 cases across 10 countries in November 2022.
Europe's Warm Summer of 2025 Increases Lyme Disease Risk
A recent study emphasized the risks posed by ticks and tick-borne diseases (TBDs) across Europe during the summer months.
Among these serious illnesses is Lyme Disease, a severe bacterial disease.
Published in the Journal of Environmental Management in February 2025, this study examines the impact of climate change on the distribution of disease-carrying ticks. It finds that tick suitability decreases in low-climate scenarios but increases in high-climate scenarios.
Europe's Warm Summer Increases Lyme Disease Risk
A recent study emphasized the risks posed by ticks and tick-borne diseases (TBDs) across Europe during the summer months.
Among these serious illnesses is Lyme Disease, a severe bacterial disease.
Published in the Journal of Environmental Management in February 2025, this study examines the impact of climate change on the distribution of disease-carrying ticks. It finds that tick suitability decreases in low-climate scenarios but increases in high-climate scenarios.