In brief
Videos, infographics, key statistics, expert interviews… Find the latest news and key information on Lyme disease here
The disease
An infectious disease transmitted by tick bites
Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne illness in France. It is caused by a bacterium of the Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato complex transmitted to humans through bites from infected hard ticks of the genus Ixodes. The main pathogenic species...
What We Do
Lyme disease is present throughout France, but its distribution is uneven.
In 2019, approximately 30% of the French population reported having been bitten by a tick at some point in their lives, and about 21% reported having never heard of Lyme disease.
In this context, Santé publique France’s...
Data
National Surveillance of Lyme Disease
Surveillance of cases diagnosed in primary care, 2009–2024
Between 2009 and 2024, the estimated number of Lyme disease cases diagnosed in primary care ranged from 26,146 (in 2014) to 68,530 cases (in 2018) per year. In 2024, this number was estimated at...
Tools
Here you will find the resources (videos, TV spots, radio spots) and prevention materials made available to healthcare professionals and the general public
Publications
Here you will find the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé publique France.
2 publications
enquêtes/études
Public Health France Health Barometer: Results of the 2024 Edition. Brittany Edition
In relation to
Tularemia
thematic dossier
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.
thematic dossier
Vector-borne diseases
Les maladies à transmission vectorielle sont des maladies infectieuses transmises par des vecteurs, essentiellement insectes et acariens hématophages. Santé publique France participe à leur...
