Lyme disease

Lyme borreliosis, or Lyme disease, is an infectious disease caused by bacteria of the Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato complex, which is transmitted to humans through the bites of infected ticks.

Our missions

  • Monitoring epidemiological trends of Lyme disease in France

  • To increase public and healthcare professionals’ knowledge of Lyme disease and tick-borne illnesses and to promote the adoption of preventive measures.

Publications

Here you will find the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé publique France.

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Tularemie

Tularemia

thematic dossier

Tularemia is caused by infection with Francisella tularensis. Hares and ticks are the primary vectors in France. The severity of the disease varies, and reporting cases is mandatory.

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thematic dossier

Vector-borne diseases

Les maladies à transmission vectorielle sont des maladies infectieuses transmises par des vecteurs, essentiellement insectes et acariens hématophages. Santé publique France participe à leur...

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