Invasive meningococcal infections (IMIs) are notifiable diseases. This article presents the results of a descriptive analysis of data collected for the year 2002. The incidence rate of...

This article describes the assessment methods and key findings regarding vaccination coverage in France in 2001. The various surveys target several age groups: 2 years old (24-month...

These recommendations were developed by the Committee on Travel-Related and Imported Diseases. This document essentially reflects the recommendations from 2002. A few changes have been...

The Rénarub network, established in 1976, aims to conduct a nationwide survey of rubella infections occurring during pregnancy and congenital rubella syndrome and, more broadly, to...

Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease widespread throughout the world, caused by the bacterium Leptospira interrogans, which is currently classified into 23 serogroups. In metropolitan...

Key points: - 75 cases reported over 3 years, representing an average annual incidence of 0.50 per million inhabitants - High case fatality rate (up to 31% depending on age) - 87% of...

Key Points - 2003: Third consecutive year of decline (23% decrease from 1996–99 to 2000–2003), primarily among children older than 2 months. - 91% of cases were laboratory-confirmed. - A...

Key points: - Change in case definition in 2003 - 1 case of diphtheria caused by C. diphtheriae and 3 cases caused by C. ulcerans - Vaccination coverage (3 doses) among children aged 24...

Key points: - 158 reported cases of acute hepatitis B (58% reported by a hospital physician); - 3 cases of fulminant hepatitis (including 2 deaths); - 2 cases of neonatal transmission...