Public Health Surveillance in the Aquitaine Region. Epidemiological Update as of August 29, 2013.
Mortality
Following a slight increase in deaths (all ages and those over 75) observed in weeks 28–29, the current figures are close to the usual levels for this time of year.
Emergency department visits by vulnerable
populations The number of emergency department visits for children under 1 year of age remains within the usual range for this period. A slight increase in activity is observed for those over 75 years of age.
Reportable Diseases (MDO)
Note the persistently high incidence of IIM in the region, particularly in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques. For the month of August, 3 IIM C, 1 IIM B, and 1 IIM Y cases were reported.
Enterovirus meningitis
The outbreak continues in Aquitaine and nationwide; see update as of 8/7/13:
Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE)
In Aquitaine, AGE activity in hospital emergency departments and primary care settings is showing a slight increase. Nationally, figures remain stable, within the ranges typically observed during this period.
Vector-borne diseases
In Lot-et-Garonne, since the resumption of enhanced surveillance for chikungunya and dengue, one imported case of dengue has been confirmed by the National Reference Center for Arboviruses.
Asthma and Allergies Asthma
activity remains stable in Aquitaine as well as in France. An upward trend is observed in allergy monitoring at the regional level.
Heat-related illnesses
In Aquitaine, as in France, all indicators for monitoring heat-related illnesses continue the decline that began in early August and are tending to stabilize.
Jellyfish stings (indicator not detailed in the body of the document)
No serious cases have been reported. Only a few minor cases have been reported since the surveillance system was implemented. However, the call for vigilance remains in effect.
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