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The epidemiology of hepatitis B and C in France.
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Estimated annual number of new hepatitis B virus infections in France, 2004–2007.
To assess the impact of HBV infection, we estimated, using mandatory reporting data from 2004 to 2007, the total number of annual new infections—including asymptomatic cases—as well as...
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Investigation of a case of tuberculosis among healthcare workers, France, 2004–2007.
Introduction - Given the low incidence of tuberculosis in France, tuberculosis control efforts must focus in particular on limiting nosocomial transmission of the disease. Healthcare...
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Management of a pertussis outbreak among healthcare workers at a maternity ward, France, 2006.
Introduction - A pertussis outbreak in a maternity ward raised concerns about the risk of infection among newborns. This report describes the strategy and measures implemented to prevent...
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Transmission of infectious agents from healthcare workers to their patients [Editorial]
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Reports of nosocomial infections suggesting transmission of infectious agents from healthcare workers to patients, France, 2001–2007.
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) affect not only patients but also healthcare workers. This study analyzed, among the 5,342 HAI reports received between 2001 and 2007 by the...
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The grim toll of accidental drownings: 401 deaths in France during the summer of 2006
Introduction - In France, most drownings are accidental and account for several hundred deaths each year. The NOYADES surveys were established to better understand these accidents and...
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Impact of the 2006 summer heat wave on emergency services activity in France.
Introduction - Heat waves often have significant health consequences. Prevention plans are developed to mitigate their effects, but no matter how effective they may be, they cannot...
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Editorial - The National Heat Wave Plan Put to the Test
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Initial estimate of the impact of the heat wave on mortality during the summer of 2006, France.
Introduction - In July 2006, France experienced a heat wave that affected many regions across the country. Monitoring its health impact in real time remains difficult and is limited to...
