In brief
Videos, infographics, key statistics, expert interviews… Find the latest news and key information on pediatric hemolytic-uremic syndrome here
presse
Recall of raw-milk Morbier cheeses produced by Perrin-Vermot due to possible ...
national bulletin
Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome in France. 2023 Report.
The disease
Pediatric Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome in France
Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) resulting from infection with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) primarily affects young children. This rare but serious complication mainly affects the kidneys and occurs in 5 to 8% of cases.
Before...
What We Do
Santé publique France has been coordinating the surveillance of pediatric hemolytic uremic syndrome in France since 1996. It also contributes to the prevention of this disease.
Epidemiological surveillance of pediatric hemolytic uremic syndrome
In France, testing for Shiga toxin-producing...
Data
The surveillance system for pediatric hemolytic uremic syndrome allows for monitoring the progression of this serious but rare disease in France (100 to 160 reported cases per year). Santé publique France publishes a comprehensive annual report on the surveillance findings.
Incidence in 2024...
Tools
Here you will find the resources (videos, TV commercials, radio spots) and prevention materials made available to healthcare professionals and the general public
Publications
Here you will find the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé publique France.
2 publications
enquêtes/études
Outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O26:H11 and O103:H2 infections linked to the consumption of frozen pizzas. France, January–April 2022
enquêtes/études
Outbreak of foodborne illness caused by Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O157, linked to the consumption of raw cucumbers
In relation to
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...
