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

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Results of surveillance of imported cases of dengue and chikungunya in mainland France, January 2006–September 2007. Public Health Watch Days, Paris, November 29–30, 2007

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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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