Acute gastroenteritis

Acute winter gastroenteritis is often caused by viruses. Every year, there is a surge in cases in France, as in the rest of Europe, leading to an increase in medical consultations for acute winter gastroenteritis.

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  • Monitoring the epidemiological trends of acute viral gastroenteritis

  • Informing the general public about preventive measures

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Epidemiological Bulletins on Acute Gastroenteritis, 2011–2012 Season

Find the epidemiological bulletins on acute gastroenteritis for the 2011–2012 season here.

  • Epidemiological situation of acute gastroenteritis in France. Update as of April 3, 2012.

  • Epidemiological situation of acute gastroenteritis in France. Update as of March 20, 2012.

  • Epidemiological situation of acute gastroenteritis in France. Update as of March 13, 2012.

  • Epidemiological situation of acute gastroenteritis in France. Update as of February 28, 2012.

  • Epidemiological situation of acute gastroenteritis in France. Update as of February 22, 2012.

  • Epidemiological situation of acute gastroenteritis in France. Update as of February 14, 2012.

  • Epidemiological situation of acute gastroenteritis in France. Update as of January 31, 2012.

  • Epidemiological situation of acute gastroenteritis in France. Update as of January 24, 2012.

  • Epidemiological situation of acute gastroenteritis in France. Update as of January 10, 2012.

  • Epidemiological situation of acute gastroenteritis in France. Update as of January 3, 2012.

In relation to

Winter viruses

thematic dossier

Every year, winter viruses cause outbreaks of the flu, gastroenteritis, and bronchiolitis. Simple preventive measures can reduce the risk of infection.

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Outbreaks of foodborne illness

thematic dossier

A foodborne illness outbreak is defined as the occurrence of at least two cases with similar symptoms—typically gastrointestinal—that can be traced to a single food source. In France, such...

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