Public Health Surveillance in the Aquitaine Region. Epidemiological Update as of August 14, 2014.

Mortality: The number of deaths recorded based on vital statistics data during week 31 is in line with expected levels for this period.

Emergency room visits by vulnerable populations: The number of emergency room visits among children under 1 year of age has fallen below the alert threshold; no significant changes for those aged 75 and older.

Reportable Diseases (MDO)No unusual situation; 8 cases of Legionnaires’ disease and 4 cases of foodborne illness reported in July.

Chikungunya and dengue: enhanced surveillance Since May 1, the start of enhanced surveillance in Lot-et-Garonne and Gironde where the tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) is established, 84 suspected cases have been reported.Among these, 35 cases of chikungunya, 16 cases of dengue, and 1 co-infection have been confirmed, all of which were imported. To date, no locally acquired cases have been identified.

Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE)Low activity in Aquitaine as well as in France.

Asthma and AllergiesActivity is decreasing according to Oscour® and SOS Médecins in Aquitaine; indicators are stable or decreasing at the national level. Forecast: low allergy risk in Aquitaine.

Heat-related illnesses: Activity is decreasing according to Oscour® and SOS Médecins in Aquitaine. No heat wave is forecast by Météo France.

Enterovirus meningitis: The virus has been circulating in Aquitaine since week 26, according to Oscour® and the virology department at Bordeaux University Hospital.

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