Main health risks for Slovenia

Diseases transmitted by insects or animals

Slovenia has been affected by the avian flu epizootic, yet no case of human transmission has been observed.

In wooden areas, ticks can transmit tick-borne encephalitis and Lyme disease. The former is an infection of central nervous system and may cause long-lasting or permanent neuropsychiatric relapses (10-20% of infected patients). The latter is an infection that includes a characteristic rash, fever, arthritis and may cause neurological manifestations such as facial palsy.

Diseases transmitted by food, water or through the environment

Diarrheic diseases remain frequent.

Diseases transmitted by contact with infected people

There is no specific risk.