Greece

Potential Illnesses of Concern in Greece


Hepatitis A

The term “hepatitis” refers to a family of diseases that result in liver inflammation and can be chronic and long-lasting. There are a few different types of hepatitis, all of which are viral diseases. These include Hepatitis A, B, and C. When the the liver is affected by these viruses, it

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Rabies

The disease of rabies is viral in form, causing a quick and severe infection of the central nervous system, leading to inflammation of the brain (encephalitis). Rabies affects animals that are warm-blooded, and is passed on from species-to-species. For example, if a rabies-infected dog were to bite a human, the

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Tick-Borne Encephalitis

Description Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE), is an infectious disease caused by a virus. The virus is capable of attacking a number of species, including humans, birds, rodents, horses, and carnivores. It is known as a zoonotic disease, meaning it can be transferred from animals to humans and vice versa. Tick-borne encephalitis

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