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High prevalence of diabetes, a significant proportion of undiagnosed cases, and poor health outcomes among diagnosed patients: are these reasons to conduct action research on population-based screening in Réunion?
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Tuberculosis in Mayotte: An Overview Following the Establishment of a Tuberculosis Center in 2009
Introduction. In Mayotte, the follow-up of tuberculosis patients and contact tracing were not systematically organized until 2008. In accordance with national guidelines, a tuberculosis...
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Epidemiological surveillance of chikungunya in Réunion between 2005 and 2011
Introduction. In 2005–2006, Réunion Island experienced the largest chikungunya outbreak ever recorded. A dedicated surveillance system was established to monitor the progression of this...
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Mass poisoning from "mad honey" on Réunion Island (Indian Ocean)
The authors report a mass poisoning incident involving "mad honey" on Réunion Island that occurred in 2008. Most patients presented with fainting, bradycardia, hypotension, and...
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Survey of Vaccination Coverage in Mayotte (France) in 2010
Background. In 2010, a survey was conducted for the first time to estimate vaccination coverage rates among children and adolescents living in Mayotte. Method. This was a two-stage...
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Early pregnancies in Réunion: a 2009 study of 145 underage girls
Introduction-Method. In 2007, 12% of induced abortions in Réunion involved minors, which is twice the rate in mainland France, and the number of births to underage girls there was seven...
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The Concept of Emerging Viral Diseases: What Is the Risk of Zoonosis for Réunion?
In Réunion, the risk of viral disease outbreaks stems from several viral zoonoses that require monitoring: infections caused by the Sindbis virus, Japanese encephalitis virus,...
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Investigation and management of an outbreak of childhood lead poisoning in a neighborhood of Le Port, Réunion Island
Background. A child with elevated blood lead levels was identified in Réunion as part of the screening program for childhood lead poisoning conducted in 2008–2009 by the Institute for...
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Initial Assessment of the 2007–08 Dengue Outbreak in Martinique. Special Issue. Dengue in the French Overseas Departments and Territories. Clinical and Epidemiological Aspects
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Dengue Outbreak in Brazil. Special Issue. Dengue in the French Overseas Departments and Territories. Clinical and Epidemiological Aspects
