Tularemie

Tularemia

Tularemia is caused by infection with Francisella tularensis. Hares and ticks are the primary vectors in France. The severity of the disease varies, and reporting cases is mandatory.

Our missions

  • Epidemiological surveillance of tularemia in humans in France as part of the reporting of notifiable diseases

  • Detection of unusual events and clusters of cases

  • Providing information to public authorities, healthcare professionals, and the general public

Data

Epidemiological data

Surveillance data on tularemia in humans show that the incidence of tularemia varies from year to year, with an upward trend in the number of diagnosed cases.

Distribution of reported tularemia cases in France, by year of onset

Distribution des cas de tularémie déclarés en France, par année de survenue de la maladie

Stable sources of infection

The main sources of infection in France are hares, tick bites, and outdoor recreation.

The tularemia surveillance data produced by Santé publique France can be viewed by clicking on the links below:

  • Tularemia - Epidemiological Data 2018

  • Tularemia - Epidemiological data 2017

  • Tularemia - Epidemiological data 2016

  • Tularemia - Epidemiological data 2015

  • Tularemia - Epidemiological Data 2014

  • Tularemia - Epidemiological Data 2013

  • Tularemia - Epidemiological Data 2012

  • Tularemia - Epidemiological Data 2011

  • Tularemia - Epidemiological Data 2010

  • Tularemia - Epidemiological Data 2009

  • Tularemia - Epidemiological Data 2008

  • Tularemia - Epidemiological Data 2007

  • Tularemia - Epidemiological Data 2006

  • Tularemia - Epidemiological Data 2005

  • Tularemia - Epidemiological Data 2004

  • Tularemia - Epidemiological Data Mid-2002-2003