Italy - Geographical disease risk index

Malaria

No Risk

Trypanosoma Cruzi

No Risk

West Nile Virus

Risk

Donors who have visited between 1 May and 30 November must have the WNV guideline applied.

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Viral haemorrhagic fever

No Risk

Tropical viruses

Risk

  • Chikungunya Virus

Donors who have visited the provinces of Modena and Verona between 1 May and 30 November must have the Tropical Viruses Donor Selection Guideline applied.

These regions are outlined in blue on the map.

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Tropical viruses map

A map showing tropical virus risk areas in Italy, as described in the page text.

Map data ©MapTiler ©OpenStreetMap contributors

Reason for change:
Introduction of seasonal risk period for tropical viruses.
Version details:

GDRI Edition 002 Release 54 (19 January 2026)