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Health officials are investigating a suspected outbreak of typhus after three officials from the Department of Antiquities reportedly contracted the bacterial disease while excavating an ancient burial site in the Nicosia District.
(Via The Cyprus Daily - accessed 18/06/14)
Typhus is a disease caused by rickettsial bacterial infections and is spread by arthropods (including lice, fleas, ticks and mites) and animal reservoirs (particularly rats, dogs and cats).
No vaccine is available for preventing rickettsial infections. Travellers to endemic areas should minimise exposure to arthropod vectors and animal reservoirs.
The proper use of insect repellents, self-examination after visits to vector-infested areas, and wearing protective clothing are ways to reduce risk. These precautions are especially important for people with underlying conditions that may compromise their immune systems, as these people may be more susceptible to severe disease.
For further information on insect bite avoidance please refer to the TRAVAX Insect Bites advice sheet.
