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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentAntibiotics policy for severe streptococcal infections lowers risk of transmission within families
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/antibiotics-policy-for-severe-streptococcal-infections-lowers-risk-of-transmission-within… iGAS are offered antibiotics. This policy has lowered the risk of transmission within families by more than 80%. These … and women during and shortly after childbirth have a higher risk of serious illness. These severe infections involving … been offered to all family members of everyone with iGAS. Risk now five times lower The risk that a patient’s family …
Publication date: 01-12-2026Research and recommendations
https://www.rivm.nl/en/west-nile-fever/research-and-recommendations… implement measures at an early stage, thus minimising the risks posed to humans. The strategy document, drawn up by …
Publication date: 08-05-2022Zika Virus
https://www.rivm.nl/en/zika-virus… being born with Guillain-Barré syndrome . By 2019, the risk of getting infected with the Zika virus in Central and … travelling to these regions does continue to pose certain risks to pregnant women and women who wish to have children. … By 2019, this outbreak was largely over. As a result, the risk of being infected with the Zika virus has decreased …
Publication date: 03-29-2016Impetigo
https://www.rivm.nl/en/impetigo… washing your hands and good personal hygiene reduce the risk of impetigo. Try to avoid touching the blisters or … Impetigo is not dangerous for the unborn child. The risk of complications for pregnant women is usually no … Women who have recently given birth are at a higher risk of postpartum infection when exposed to this bacterium. …
Publication date: 10-02-2024Current figures on West Nile fever
https://www.rivm.nl/en/west-nile-fever/current-figures-on-west-nile-fever… Since mosquitoes are less active at this time of year, the risk of new infections is low. For more information about … for concern, only extra focus Based on these findings, the risk that the virus will spread to humans is low. The …
Publication date: 11-13-2025Q&A about Group A Strep (GAS)
https://www.rivm.nl/en/group-a-strep-infections/qa-about-group-a-strep… people inhale the droplets, they could become infected. The risk of a serious infection is higher during or just after … not everyone becomes very ill. Some people have a higher risk of becoming ill from Group A Strep: family members of a …
Publication date: 12-15-2022Grey heron infected with West Nile virus
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/grey-heron-infected-with-west-nile-virus… a national research consortium that aims to assess the risk of outbreaks of the West Nile virus. RIVM and the NVWA …
Publication date: 11-01-2022First West Nile virus patient in the Netherlands
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/first-west-nile-virus-patient-in-netherlands… the mosquito season is coming to an end. This minimises the risk of contracting an infection with West Nile virus. …
Publication date: 10-15-2020Patient infected with West Nile virus in the Arnhem region
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/patient-infected-with-west-nile-virus-in-arnhem-region… The mosquito season is over. This will minimise the risk of contracting an infection with West Nile virus. …
Publication date: 11-11-2020Chikungunya
https://www.rivm.nl/en/chikungunya… in your situation, for example if you are travelling to a risk area, can be discussed with the Municipal Public Health …
Publication date: 08-05-2022