News

• Bronchiolitis outbreak: significant increase in activity among healthcare professionals treating bronchiolitis in Aquitaine and the rest of France; current trends are comparable to those of previous seasons. It is therefore likely that the peak of the outbreak will be reached in the coming weeks.

• Mushroom poisoning: Since early July 2012, the InVS, in collaboration with poison control centers, has recorded 982 cases, including 5 deaths; the tally for Aquitaine stands at 55 cases, including 1 death. The peak was observed between October 8 and October 28. Regarding emergency room visits (Oscour® network), the total number of cases stands at 364 in France, including 26 in Aquitaine.