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

Tools

Here you will find the resources (videos, TV spots, radio spots) and prevention materials made available to healthcare professionals and the general public

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Dengue, Chikungunya, Zika: From Prevention to Reporting. Mainland France – ...

Dengue, chikungunya, and Zika are tropical diseases caused by arboviruses. They are regularly brought into mainland France and Corsica by travelers (imported cases), where they can be transmitted...

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Vous partez dans une région où les virus chikungunya, dengue ou zika circulent

Vous revenez dans une région où les virus chikungunya, dengue ou zika circulent

You are returning from a region where Chikungunya, Dengue or Zika viruses are in circulation

You are travelling to a region where Chikungunya, Dengue or Zika viruses are in circulation

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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