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.

Our Mission

  • Monitoring the epidemiological trends of acute viral gastroenteritis

  • Informing the general public about preventive measures

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Epidemiological Bulletins on Acute Gastroenteritis, 2014–2015 Season

Find the epidemiological bulletins on acute gastroenteritis for the 2014–2015 season here.

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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