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Tuberculosis in France in 2018: Low national incidence, high incidence in certain regions and population groups
The situation in France regarding tuberculosis has been characterized by a steady decline in reported cases over the past several decades. However, national data mask a heterogeneous...
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Tuberculosis in French Guiana: High Incidence, Unique Context - Focus
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Tuberculosis Incidence in 2013–2018: How Does Seine-Saint-Denis Stand Out?
The objective of this study is to describe the epidemiology of tuberculosis in Seine-Saint-Denis, taking into account the region’s unique demographic and socioeconomic context. Between...
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Screening and diagnosis of HIV, hepatitis B and C, and bacterial STIs at CeGIDD in 2018: individual data from the SurCeGIDD surveillance system
Introduction - The CeGIDDs (free centers for information, screening, and diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections, viral hepatitis, and bacterial sexually transmitted...
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Profiles of users of the "Au labo sans ordo" program: free, prescription-free HIV testing at clinical laboratories
Introduction - Since July 1, 2019, the "Au labo sans ordo" (ALSO) program has offered free, prescription-free HIV testing in all private medical laboratories in Paris and the...
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Focus - HIV Testing: An Overview of 2019 and the First Seven Months of 2020
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"Testing Without a Prescription": A pilot program to expand HIV testing services in Paris and the Alpes-Maritimes region. Interim results at 6 months, July–December 2019
Testing is the weak link in the HIV care pathway in France. Despite new recommendations and a broader range of testing options, the increase in the number of tests is not enough to...
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Occupational diseases among temporary workers in France between 2009 and 2014
Introduction - The objective of this study was to compare the incidence and characteristics of occupational diseases among temporary workers and employees with permanent contracts in...
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Chlordecone in the Caribbean: From Assessing Food Contamination to Human Exposure. Results of the 2013–2014 Kannari Study
Chlordecone is a pesticide that was used between 1973 and 1993 in Martinique and Guadeloupe to control the banana weevil. Its use has led to persistent contamination of soil, river...
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Human biomonitoring of occupational and environmental exposures: similarities, differences, and limitations
The general public is exposed to a wide variety of chemicals through the air, water, soil, food, consumer products, or during occupational activities. Human biomonitoring (BM) measures...