Introduction – In response to the resurgence of invasive group A streptococcal infections (IGASIs) in late 2022, healthcare professionals were encouraged to report all hospitalized IGASI...

Streptococcus pyogenes, or group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus (GABHS), is responsible for both localized infections such as sore throats and mild skin infections, as well as severe...

In 2005, the rate of macrolide resistance among GAS was estimated in France to be between 16% and 31%; however, no ad hoc epidemiological study had previously attempted to refine this...

Streptococcus pyogenes, or group A streptococcus (GAS), is a rare cause of nosocomial infection. In France in 2002, it was isolated in 0.3% of nosocomial bacteremias. The case fatality...

In October 2016, Santé publique France launched the first edition of the "Mois sans tabac" initiative, inspired by the British Stoptober campaign, with the primary goal of encouraging...

The link between the environment and health takes many forms. While recent years have primarily focused on zoonoses and the impact that deforestation can have on the transmission of...

To complement this special issue on the impact of nature on health, we have included background materials such as reports and books. This compilation also offers practical resources and...

The League for the Protection of Birds (LPO) launched "Funny Birds!" in 2018. Accompanied by a nature guide and volunteers, residents of a nursing home for the elderly (Ehpad) team up...

Teaching outside the classroom is not yet a widespread practice in France, although it has recently gained traction due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At the elementary school in Mancenans...

In Quebec, the Prescri-Nature program aims to encourage people to spend time immersed in a natural environment. While participating healthcare and social service professionals may offer...