Chikungunya, Dengue, Zika, and West Nile in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Bulletin dated August 26, 2026.
Key Points
West Nile Virus Infections
- A total of 12 human cases have been identified in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region (+3 cases compared to the last report): 7 cases in Bouches-du-Rhône, 4 cases in Vaucluse, and 1 case in Var. Several equine cases have been diagnosed in these same departments.
Dengue, Chikungunya, Zika
- An outbreak of locally transmitted dengue (1 case) was detected in the Bouches-du-Rhône department.
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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