Health Surveillance in Brittany. Epidemiological Update as of December 23, 2015.

Summary

Bronchiolitis: Ongoing epidemic; peak reached in week 50 (to be confirmed next week). Accounts for 24% of diagnoses coded in emergency departments (most common condition for the fourth consecutive week). RSV positivity rate = 12% at Brest University Hospital (out of 60 samples).

Bronchitis: On the rise, particularly among children under 5 and adults aged 15–74. Started earlier than in the previous two years.

Publishing year: 29

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