Chikungunya, Dengue, Zika, and West Nile Virus in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Bulletin dated October 15, 2026.
Key Points
Chikungunya
- 17 locally transmitted cases of chikungunya have been identified (14 in Gironde, 1 in Landes, and 1 in Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
- 22 imported cases of chikungunya—probable or confirmed—have been identified in Nouvelle-Aquitaine (compared to 150 last year as of October 6, 2025)
Dengue
- 1 locally transmitted dengue outbreak identified in Dordogne (resolved)
- 40 imported cases of dengue—probable or confirmed—have been identified in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Zika
- No imported cases of Zika have been identified in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
West Nile
- 9 locally acquired cases of West Nile virus identified in Gironde
In relation to
Chikungunya
thematic dossier
Chikungunya is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes of the genus Aedes. The most common symptoms are fever and joint pain.
Dengue
thematic dossier
Dengue fever is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes of the genus Aedes. The most common symptoms are fever and joint pain. Its complications can be severe.
Zika
thematic dossier
Zika is a viral disease transmitted primarily by mosquitoes but also through sexual contact. Symptoms are usually mild, but the virus can cause birth defects if a woman becomes infected during...
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