In brief
Videos, infographics, key statistics, expert interviews… Find the latest news and key information on cholera here
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Cholera: The outbreak in Mayotte has now ended, but the situation remains under ...
The disease
A rare imported disease in France
Cholera is an acute gastrointestinal infection caused by ingesting water or food contaminated with Vibrio cholerae bacteria of the toxin-producing serogroups O1 and O139 (cholera vibrios).
Today, public and personal sanitation and hygiene measures have led to...
What We Do
Cholera poses a health risk primarily to travelers. Although it is rare in mainland France and generally results from imported cases, cholera can cause very severe symptoms.
Although the risks of infection and an outbreak are very limited in France, Santé publique France’s epidemiological...
Data
The cholera surveillance system, which relies on mandatory reporting, makes it possible to detect cases as soon as they are suspected, track the epidemiology of the disease, and prevent its spread.
Cholera, a rare disease in France
Each year, there are 1.4 to 4.3 million cases of cholera and...
Publications
Here you will find the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé publique France.
2 publications
magazines/revues
Weekly Epidemiological Bulletin, Special Issue: Health Recommendations for Travelers, 2017
In relation to
Vaccination
thematic dossier
Contagious diseases most often affect children at a very young age. Because children are particularly vulnerable, they are a priority target for vaccination programs.
