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Legionellosis cases in France in 2005
The regulatory framework for Legionnaires' disease in France has undergone numerous changes in recent years. Since 1997, enhanced surveillance and efforts to improve case detection,...
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Syphilis Surveillance in France, 2002–2004: Differences in Trends Between the Île-de-France Region and Other Regions.
In late 2000, the French Institute for Public Health Surveillance (InVS) was alerted by a venereal disease clinic (DAV) in Paris to a resurgence of syphilis cases. Investigations...
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2005 Gay Barometer: Survey of men who frequent gay venues in the Paris region.
Launched in 2000 by the French Institute for Public Health Surveillance (INVS) and the National Union of Gay Businesses (SNEG), the Gay Barometer (BG) survey periodically surveys men...
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Emergence of rectal lymphogranuloma venereum in France, 2004–2005
Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) serovars L1, L2, or L3. Common in tropical regions, this infection most...
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Quantitative Assessment of the Risk of Lung Cancer and Pleural Mesothelioma Among Automotive Mechanics
Background: A quantitative assessment of the risk of cancer (lung cancer and pleural mesothelioma) due to asbestos exposure among the population of automotive mechanics was conducted....
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Estimating the epidemiological impact of different BCG vaccination strategies in France
Background: As part of the ongoing debate in France regarding the scaling back of tuberculosis vaccination policy, we estimated the epidemiological impact of three possible scenarios...
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Tetanus in France in 2002–2004
Tetanus is a notifiable disease. Mandatory reporting allows for monitoring trends in the incidence of the disease, identifying its key epidemiological characteristics, and assessing...
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The Epidemiology of Sexually Transmitted Infections in France
Background. ¿ Surveillance of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in France relies on voluntary surveillance systems. Methods. ¿ Surveillance networks of laboratory technicians and...
