Zika

Zika is a viral disease transmitted primarily by mosquitoes but also through sexual contact. Symptoms are usually mild, but the virus can cause birth defects if a woman becomes infected during pregnancy.

Our missions

  • Define, manage, and coordinate epidemiological surveillance of Zika virus infection in France

  • Adapting surveillance to regional specificities and risks: enhanced surveillance measures in metropolitan departments where the mosquito vector is present, and specific measures for the various overseas departments in collaboration with regional units and the Regional Health Agencies (ARS)

  • Contribute to informing and raising awareness among healthcare professionals, local authorities, and the general public regarding prevention measures

The disease

A viral infectious disease

Zika is a disease caused by an arbovirus: the Zika virus.

This virus, of the genus Flavivirus, belongs to the Flaviviridae family, which includes the dengue, West Nile, and yellow fever viruses. It was first isolated in 1947 in Uganda, in the Zika Forest, from which it...

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What We Do

Epidemiological Surveillance of Zika

The surveillance systems in place in mainland France and the overseas departments are tailored to and specific to epidemiological situations and vector risks.

In mainland France, this surveillance is based on:

  • Mandatory reporting of all biologically confirmed...

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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

In relation to

Chikungunya

thematic dossier

Chikungunya is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes of the genus Aedes. The most common symptoms are fever and joint pain.

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Dengue

thematic dossier

Dengue fever is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes of the genus Aedes. The most common symptoms are fever and joint pain. Its complications can be severe.

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