Brucellosis

Brucellosis is caused by bacteria of the genus Brucella. It is transmitted to humans through direct contact with infected animals, ingestion of contaminated food, or inhalation of bacterial aerosols.

Our missions

  • Epidemiological surveillance of human brucellosis based on mandatory reporting and diagnoses made by the National Reference Center

  • Support for measures or actions to be implemented in the event of an alert

  • Providing information to public authorities, healthcare professionals, and the general public

In brief

Videos, infographics, key statistics, expert interviews… Find the latest news and key information on brucellosis here

~30

of cases per year in France, 80% are "imported" cases resulting from infection in another country

infographics

The Story of a Food Recall

How does a food safety alert work in France? What is the organizational structure? Santé publique France outlines the process—from patient consultation to the issuance of an alert—in an infographic.

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