Introduction. Since March 2003, surveillance of acute hepatitis B virus infections has been based on mandatory case reporting. Here we present the results of this surveillance from 2004...

Introduction: Lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) are the leading cause of infectious mortality in nursing homes for the elderly (Ehpad). The primary objective of reporting LRTI...

This article presents an epidemiological and virological overview of influenza activity in mainland France during the 2006–2007 season. Method - The article is based on community-based...

In 2004, 414,163 cases of tuberculosis were reported in Europe (51 countries), 70% of which were from Eastern European countries (former Soviet Union). The significant burden of...

Invasive meningococcal infections (IMIs) are notifiable diseases. This article presents the results of a descriptive analysis of data collected for the year 2002. The incidence rate of...

This article describes the assessment methods and key findings regarding vaccination coverage in France in 2001. The various surveys target several age groups: 2 years old (24-month...

These recommendations were developed by the Committee on Travel-Related and Imported Diseases. This document essentially reflects the recommendations from 2002. A few changes have been...

This article summarizes the report titled "Epidemiological Impact of a Change in BCG Vaccination Policy in France," published in July 2001 by the French Institute for Public Health...

In France, tuberculosis is a notifiable disease. This article presents the cases reported in 2001 in metropolitan France and the French overseas departments, with a comparison of...