A cluster of autochthonous dengue transmission in the Paris region - detection, epidemiology and control measures, France, October 2023

Published on 7 December 2023 Updated on 3 January 2024

A cluster of three confirmed autochthonous dengue cases was detected in October 2023 in the Val-de-Marne department neighbouring Paris, France. This marks the northernmost transmission of dengue in Europe reported to date. The epidemiological and microbiological investigations and the vector control measures are described. This event confirms the need for early case detection and response to contain dengue in Europe, especially given the 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, when millions of visitors will visit the Greater Paris area.

Author(s): Fournet Nelly, Voiry Nathalie, Rozenberg Julian, Bassi Clément, Cassonnet Caroline, Karch Anaïs, Durand Guillaume, Grard Gilda, Modenesi Gabriela, Lakoussan Stevens-Boris, Tayliam Nicolas, Zatta Marta, Gallien Sébastien, Noël Harold, Brichler Ségolène, Tarantola Arnaud

Publishing year: 2023

Pages: 15-19