KEY FACTS

In 2015, 439 confirmed brucellosis cases were reported in the EU/EEA. 

The notification rate in the EU/EEA was 0.1 cases per 100 000 population. 

The highest rate was detected in 25–64-year-old males (0.14 cases per 100 000 population). 

The notification rate was stable during the period 2011–2015. 

The highest rates were reported in southern Member States (Greece, Bulgaria, and Portugal).

(source ECDC: Annual Epidemiological report for 2015)