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Disease-carrying insects in popular travel destinations

Summertime is holiday time But insect-borne diseases can also lurk in popular travel destinations. But don't let this put you off! With a little knowledge, you can reduce your risk. Austria Croatia Italy Greece Turkey Beware of ticks! In Austria, you can contract Lyme disease or TBE while hiking or camping. Watch out for ticks in

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Whooping cough

Questions & Answers Whooping cough The number of whooping cough cases is rising: Why the disease can be too dangerous What is whooping cough? Whooping cough (pertussis) is a highly contagious disease of the respiratory tract and is usually caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. Whooping cough is spread by the infected person when coughing, sneezing or via the air (droplet infection).

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