Public Health Surveillance in the Aquitaine Region. Epidemiological Update as of October 15, 2015.

Mortality: The mortality rate recorded in week 40 is close to the expected levels for this time of year.

Emergency room visits by at-risk populations: According to available data, emergency room activity for children under 1 year of age has risen above the alert threshold. Activity for those aged 75 and older is close to expected levels.

Chikungunya and dengue: enhanced surveillance in Gironde and Lot-et-GaronneSince May 1, 127 suspected cases have been reported. Among them, 4 imported cases of dengue and 4 imported cases of chikungunya have been confirmed. In total, as of October 9, in the 22 metropolitan departments subject to enhanced surveillance, 97 imported cases of dengue and 27 imported cases of chikungunya have been confirmed. Six locally acquired cases of dengue have been confirmed in Nîmes (Languedoc-Roussillon region).

Reportable Diseases (MDO)No unusual situation has been observed since October 1, 2015.

Acute Gastroenteritis (AG) In Aquitaine, activity remains low and stable compared to previous weeks. In France, there has been an increase in emergency room visits and SOS Médecins consultations for acute gastroenteritis among children under 15 years of age.

Influenza - Start of surveillance: A few sporadic cases in Aquitaine as well as in mainland France.

BronchiolitisOver the past month, an increase in bronchiolitis activity has been observed. With 5.7% of SOS Médecins consultations involving children under 2 years of age, activity is close to the alert threshold. In emergency departments, the proportion of cases due to bronchiolitis remains close to expected levels.

Respiratory virology and enterovirus meningitisThree reports of enterovirus meningitis and 1 case according to the Oscour® network. Among the positive respiratory viruses, 23 are rhinoviruses.

Mushroom poisoning (indicator not detailed in the body of the document)Since June 29, 2015, 98 cases according to CAPTV and 44 according to Oscour® (916 and 429 in France) (data to be consolidated). One severe case reported in Aquitaine.

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