2025/06/27 by Owliaee, Iman, Khaledian, Mehran, Shojaeian, Ali +1
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paper · doi:10.3205/dgkh000563
Arboviruses (arthropod-borne viruses) pose an ongoing public health threat in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMRO) of the World Health Organization. This review summarizes the epidemiology of major arboviruses – including Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV), chikungunya virus (CHIKV), dengue virus (DENV), Rift Valley fever virus (RVFV), West Nile virus (WNV), yellow fever virus (YFV), and Zika virus (ZIKV) in EMRO countries based on data from 2014–2023. Reported prevalence rates varied considerably between studies and countries, indicating localized transmission intensity. Overall, serological evidence confirms endemic circulation of CCHFV, CHIKV, DENV, and WNV in parts of the region. Large DENV outbreaks highlight it as a key concern. More systematic surveillance and standardized diagnostics are needed to characterize arbovirus epidemiology across the region and inform control strategies.