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May 17, 2026EFSA JournalOpen Access

Identification and mapping of potential and highly likely vectors for selected vector‐borne diseases in the EU and neighbouring countries

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E(European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)SDSofie DhollanderIBIeva Baltusyte

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Overview

This report identifies and maps vectors for vector-borne diseases in the EU, highlighting potential risks.

Key Points

  • The aim is to consolidate and update knowledge on vectors competent to transmit selected vector-borne diseases in the EU.
  • Conducted two systematic literature reviews on biological vector competence and pathogen detection.
  • Performed a narrative literature review for evaluating mechanical transmission of vectors.
  • Updated geographic distribution data through a dedicated living systematic review.
  • Identified eight pathogens with a highly likely biological vector competence and 16 with potential vectors occurring in the EU.
  • Found three pathogens with highly likely and four with potential mechanical vectors in the EU.
  • Expert judgement was needed for several pathogens due to data gaps in vector associations.

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(EFSA) et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a095a427880e6d24efe0507https://doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2026.10061
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