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September 28, 2025PathogensOpen Access

Surveillance of Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) in Greece: 2008–2024

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SLStavroula LabropoulouTGTheano GeorgakopoulouVBVahid Baniasadi

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Analysis reveals 256 AFP cases and highlights non-polio enteroviruses in Greek children, indicating ongoing surveillance importance.

Key Points

  • Surveillance revealed 256 AFP cases in Greece from 2008 to 2024, underscoring the importance of monitoring viral threats.
  • Of the cases, 18 specimens identified etiological agents, with 7% classified as NPEVs, illustrating the need for continued vigilance.
  • The Attica region reported the highest incidence, with 81 cases (31%), emphasizing the impact of population density on disease monitoring.
  • Findings support the critical role of AFP surveillance in maintaining polio-free status and detecting emerging viral threats.

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Labropoulou et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d9052941e1c178a14f59a4https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens14100976
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