Typhoid and paratyphoid fever

Typhoid fever and paratyphoid fevers are rare in mainland France, where they are most often contracted following travel to endemic areas (regions with poor sanitation).

Our Missions

  • Monitoring the epidemiological trends of typhoid fever and paratyphoid fevers

  • Enabling the adaptation of preventive measures

  • Informing the general public

In brief

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

Information

Typhoid fever and paratyphoid fevers are reportable diseases.

Information

Typhoid fever and paratyphoid fevers are endemic in Mayotte and French Guiana, with frequent outbreaks.

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.