Dengue

Dengue fever is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes of the genus Aedes. The most common symptoms are fever and joint pain. Its complications can be severe.

Our missions

  • Define, manage, and coordinate epidemiological surveillance of dengue fever in France

  • Adapting surveillance to regional specificities and risks: enhanced surveillance systems in metropolitan departments where the mosquito vector is present, and specific systems 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

In brief

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

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news

Dengue outbreak reported in Martinique and Guadeloupe: Protect yourself!

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of the world's population lives in areas at risk for dengue

Illness

A viral infection transmitted primarily by the Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes

Illness

A disease typically found in the intertropical zone that can also be transmitted in temperate regions (mainland France and Europe)

In relation to

Chikungunya

thematic dossier

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

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Zika

thematic dossier

Zika is a viral disease transmitted primarily by mosquitoes but also through sexual contact. Symptoms are usually mild, but the virus can cause birth defects if a woman becomes infected during...

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