Chikungunya, Dengue, Zika, and West Nile Virus in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Bulletin dated October 9, 2026.
Key Points
Chikungunya
- Sixteen locally transmitted outbreaks of chikungunya were identified (14 in Gironde, 1 in Landes, and 1 in Pyrénées-Atlantiques).
Dengue
- One locally transmitted dengue outbreak identified in Dordogne (resolved)
- Forty 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
- 7 locally transmitted cases of West Nile virus have been identified in Gironde
In relation to
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...
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.
Chikungunya
thematic dossier
Chikungunya is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes of the genus Aedes. The most common symptoms are fever and joint pain.
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