Public Health Surveillance in Languedoc-Roussillon. Epidemiological Update as of September 27, 2012

Key points:

  • Surveillance of vector-borne diseases: Since May 1, 103 reports of suspected cases have been received through the epidemiological surveillance system. No cases of local transmission of chikungunya or dengue have been detected to date.

  • Respiratory diseasesPneumonia: low activity.Bronchiolitis: low activity in the region, increasing in France.Bronchitis: activity increasing in the region and in France.Asthma: frequent visits to emergency rooms, as is typically observed after the start of the school year.

  • Gastroenteritis SurveillanceAccording to the Sentinelles network, activity related to cases of acute diarrhea is moderate in the region and low in France.

  • Whooping CoughUpdate on surveillance in France and abroad, diagnostic tools, and vaccination.

Publishing year: 27

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