Chikungunya

Chikungunya is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes of the genus Aedes. The most common symptoms are fever and joint pain.

Our missions

  • Define, manage, and coordinate epidemiological surveillance of chikungunya in France

  • Adapting surveillance to regional specificities and risks: enhanced surveillance measures in metropolitan departments where the mosquito vector is present, and specific measures for the various overseas departments in collaboration with regional units linked to regional health agencies

  • Contribute to informing and raising awareness among healthcare professionals, local authorities, and the general public about the disease and 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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Epidemiological surveillance of leptospirosis in Réunion, 2004–2008: possible impact of the chikungunya epidemic on leptospirosis case fatality rates

communication congrès

Active Surveillance of Emerging Hospitalized Cases of Chikungunya, Réunion Island, April 2005–March 2006. Public Health Surveillance Conference, Paris, November 29–30, 2006