Analysis of the Epidemiological Situation

The circulation of the dengue virus in French Guiana remained low from early October to early December (S2015-41 to 49). During this period, the number of clinically suggestive cases and probable or confirmed cases of dengue remained at stable and low levels, typically observed during the inter-epidemic period.At the end of November, an active outbreak was detected in the municipality of Matoury. Thus, the epidemiological situation of dengue on the island of Cayenne corresponds to Phase 2 of Psage: “isolated epidemic outbreaks,” while only sporadic cases are identified in the rest of the territory (Phase 1).

*Psage: Program for the surveillance, alert, and management of dengue epidemics.