Chikungunya, Dengue, Zika, and West Nile Virus in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Bulletin dated October 2, 2026.

Key Points

Chikungunya

  • 13 locally transmitted chikungunya outbreaks identified (12 in Gironde and 1 in Landes
    ), 12 of which are still active
  • 22 imported cases of chikungunya—probable or confirmed—have been identified in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Dengue

  • One locally transmitted dengue outbreak identified in Dordogne (closed)
  • 40 imported cases of dengue, either probable or confirmed, have been identified in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Zika

  • No imported cases of Zika have been identified in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

West Nile

  • Six locally transmitted cases of West Nile virus have been 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.

West Nile virus

thematic dossier

West Nile virus is an arbovirus primarily transmitted by mosquitoes that can cause neurological disorders in humans. It is a virus found in birds, but it can also infect humans and horses. In...

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