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

In brief

Videos, infographics, key statistics, expert interviews… Find the latest news and key information about Zika here

presse

Let’s protect ourselves from mosquitoes and the diseases they spread!

As it does every year, mainland France entered an enhanced surveillance period for arboviral diseases on May 1 (which will last until November 30). Faced with the growing threat of...

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Illness

Zika: There is no vaccine or specific treatment for this virus

Illness

Zika: Risk of embryofetal infections and congenital malformations if infected during pregnancy

Illness

Zika: a viral infection transmitted primarily by Aedes mosquitoes but also through sexual contact

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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